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Population Review

Webster, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Webster, Massachusetts is 12,300 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $60,384, the median home value is $303,900, and the median age is 36.4.

12,300

Population

4140

People / sq mi

$60,384

Median Income

$303,900

Median Home Value

Webster covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 4140 people per square mile.

About Webster, MA

Webster is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 12,300. It ranks #84 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Webster is $60,384, below the US median of $74,580. 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $303,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,112. The homeownership rate of 43.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Webster reflects 18.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White66.5%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,384

Median Household Income

$32,638

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$303,900

Median Home Value

$1,112

Median Rent

43.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

79.5%

Public Transit

5.7%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.9%

Foreign Born

75.5%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

19.9%

With Disability

96.7%

Health Insurance

92.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.8%
Manufacturing11.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.1%
Information8.9%
Construction6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Public Administration4.9%
Retail Trade4.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Webster, Massachusetts has a population of 12,300 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Webster, Massachusetts is $60,384, with 14.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Webster, Massachusetts is $303,900, with median monthly rent at $1,112 and a homeownership rate of 43.6%.

The median age in Webster, Massachusetts is 36.4 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.