Webster County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Webster County, WV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 89% of counties in West Virginia
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 81% of counties in West Virginia
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 83% of counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Webster County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,144 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.7 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.99% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.5 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,899 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Webster County declined by 14.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,144 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Webster County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.4% of residents. That is 3.2 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,409 17.3% -2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,356 16.7% -2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,850 22.7% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,990 24.4% +3.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below West Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Webster County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 50.3% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Webster County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Webster County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,535 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.03% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Webster County is about 27% lower than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Webster County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $78,447 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $709 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.3% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Webster County is about 9.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $709 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Webster County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Webster County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.1 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,597 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,263 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 324 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Webster County is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
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 | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Webster County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Webster County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.7% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.4% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Webster County, WV Compared With Nearby Counties
How Webster County, WV compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County, WV | 8,144 | $43,535 #3/3 | $78,447 #2/3 | 25.5 min #3/3 |
| Nicholas County, WV | 24,277 | $54,729 | $97,812 | 21.6 min |
| Upshur County, WV | 23,712 | $55,217 | $68,648 | 21.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Webster County, West Virginia.
How many people live in Webster County, West Virginia?
About 8,144 people live in Webster County, West Virginia, in 2,899 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 45.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
How densely populated is Webster County, West Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Webster County, West Virginia has 15 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 17% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Webster County, West Virginia?
The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income ($78,447 against $43,535), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $709 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Webster County, West Virginia?
Unemployment in Webster County, West Virginia is 9.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Webster County, West Virginia?
10.6% of adults in Webster County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 9), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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