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Webster County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Webster County is 10,077, which is 2.11% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 4.91% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Webster County population density is 23.81 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 61.62 people per square mile and is much lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Webster County is white, which represent 78.74% of the total population. The average Webster County education level is about the same as the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 10,077. #72

Population Growth Since 2000, #49

Webster County
-2.11%
Mississippi
4.91%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #63

Webster County
23.81 per square mile
Mississippi
61.62 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:7,935 (78.74%, #11)
Black:1,935 (19.20%, #71)
Hispanic:121 (1.20%, #57)
Asian:16 (0.16%, #55)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):5 (0.05%, #58)
One Race, Other:22 (0.22%, see rank)
Two or More Races:164 (1.63%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

7,148 (70.93%) out of the total population of 10,077 reported first ancestry.

 Webster County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Arab00.00%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech00.00%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Danish00.00%, see rank0.08%0.42%
Dutch580.58%, see rank0.62%1.40%
English6836.78%, see rank7.58%8.02%
French2112.09%, see rank2.69%3.34%
German5995.94%, see rank5.56%15.03%
Greek00.00%, see rank0.10%0.41%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.07%0.46%
Irish1,53915.27%, see rank8.44%10.80%
Italian1151.14%, see rank1.87%5.52%
Norwegian00.00%, see rank0.20%1.42%
Polish370.37%, see rank0.44%3.01%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.06%0.44%
Russian00.00%, see rank0.13%0.92%
Scotch-Irish2612.59%, see rank1.58%0.99%
Scottish1771.76%, see rank1.46%1.72%
Subsaharan African280.28%, see rank0.62%0.95%
Swedish40.04%, see rank0.27%1.27%
Swiss00.00%, see rank0.07%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.03%0.31%
American1,47414.63%, see rank11.78%7.12%
Welsh250.25%, see rank0.28%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 4,934 (48.96%, see rank)
Females: 5,143 (51.04%, see rank)

Webster County
Male: 48.96%
Female: 51.04%
Mississippi
Male: 48.55%
Female: 51.45%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Webster County
41.10 years old
Mississippi
36.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Webster County
38.90 years old
Mississippi
34.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Webster County
42.80 years old
Mississippi
37.80 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Webster County% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Under 5 years6196.14%, see rank6.75%6.36%
5 to 9 years6516.46%, see rank6.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years7887.82%, see rank7.08%6.59%
15 to 19 years6426.37%, see rank7.18%6.85%
20 to 24 years6015.96%, see rank7.44%7.13%
25 to 34 years1,08110.73%, see rank12.98%13.47%
35 to 44 years1,25112.41%, see rank12.50%12.96%
45 to 54 years1,50114.90%, see rank13.50%14.09%
55 to 64 years1,33513.25%, see rank12.18%12.29%
65 to 74 years8568.49%, see rank7.75%7.64%
75 to 84 5865.82%, see rank4.21%4.25%
85 years and over1661.65%, see rank1.55%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Webster CountyMississippiU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population6,776, 100%1,929,591209,056,129
Less Than High School1,132, 16.71%, see rank18.06%13.67%
High School Graduate2,171, 32.04%, see rank30.25%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree2,184, 32.23%, see rank31.29%29.09%
Bachelor Degree805, 11.88%, see rank12.90%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree484, 7.14%, see rank7.51%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.95, see rank12.9413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Webster County MississippiU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten24886.69%13.31%79.87%20.13%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)1,21285.73%, see rank14.27%, see rank89.76%10.24%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)50081.80%, see rank18.20%, see rank88.29%11.71%90.60%9.40%
College49694.96%, see rank5.04%, see rank87.67%12.33%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School7077.14%, see rank22.86%, see rank74.93%25.07%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Webster CountyMississippiU.S.
Total Households4,085, 100%1,092,627116,211,092
Average Household Size2.44, see rank2.642.63
1 Person Households986, 24.14%, see rank27.31%27.57%
2 or More Person Households3,099, 75.86%, see rank72.69%72.43%
Family Households (Families)3,026, 74.08%, see rank68.69%66.22%
Average Family Size2.91, see rank3.303.32
Married-Couple Family2,070, 50.67%, see rank45.22%48.42%
Nonfamily Households1,059, 25.92%, see rank31.31%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Webster County%MississippiU.S.
15 Years and Over Total8,019see rank2,365,897252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over3,875100%, see rank1,133,229123,281,364
Never Married1,14529.55%, see rank35.54%35.77%
Married2,32259.92%, see rank50.55%52.04%
Widowed832.14%, see rank2.91%2.57%
Divorced3258.39%, see rank11.00%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over4,144100%, see rank1,232,668129,692,771
Never Married73417.71%, see rank30.41%29.48%
Married2,30255.55%, see rank46.21%49.19%
Widowed61414.82%, see rank10.86%9.16%
Divorced49411.92%, see rank12.51%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Webster County%MississippiU.S.
Native10,02799.50%, see rank97.76%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence8,27382.10%, see rank71.47%58.73%
Born in Different State1,72117.08%, see rank25.73%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
330.33%, see rank0.56%1.42%
Foreign Born500.50%, see rank2.24%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship290.29%, see rank0.79%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship210.21%, see rank1.46%7.09%
Born In Europe200.20%, see rank0.23%1.53%
Born In Asia160.16%, see rank0.75%3.82%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.06%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America140.14%, see rank1.15%6.83%
Born In Northern America00.00%, see rank0.05%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Webster County%MississippiU.S.
English4,01598.29%, see rank95.53%79.39%
Spanish160.39%, see rank2.64%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages270.66%, see rank0.89%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages160.39%, see rank0.67%3.36%
Other110.27%, see rank0.28%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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