Webster County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,493 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.79% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 849 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Webster County grew by 6.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,348 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Webster County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,671 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.30% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Webster County is about 46% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $663 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.6% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Webster County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.5 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,939 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,423 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 195 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Webster County is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Webster County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Webster County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Webster County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.4% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Webster County, Georgia.
What is the population of Webster County, Georgia?
The population of Webster County, Georgia is 2,493, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Webster County, Georgia?
The population density of Webster County, Georgia is 11.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Webster County, Georgia?
The median household income in Webster County, Georgia is $40,671, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Webster County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Webster County, Georgia is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.