Webster County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 157th-largest in Georgia
The population of Webster County, Georgia is 2,348 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 157th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $40,764, the median home value is $92,200, and the median age is 42.8.
The population of Webster County has declined 16.8% since 2010 (2,781 → 2,315), a -1.30% annualized rate.
2,348
Population
-1.30%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$40,764
Median Income
$92,200
Median Home Value
Webster County covers 210 sq mi of land at 11.2 people per square mile.
About Webster County, GA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Webster County: 11.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 2,348 residents, Webster County is a county in Georgia.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $40,764, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 23.2%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $92,200, with typical rent around $663.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 11.3%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Webster County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Webster County had a population of 2,781 in 2010 and 2,315 in 2024, a -16.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,781 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.27%.
2,315
Population (2024)
2,781
Population (2010)
2,781
Peak (2010)
-1.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,781 |
| 2011 | 2,764 |
| 2012 | 2,766 |
| 2013 | 2,670 |
| 2014 | 2,612 |
| 2015 | 2,632 |
| 2016 | 2,607 |
| 2017 | 2,586 |
| 2018 | 2,575 |
| 2019 | 2,573 |
| 2020 | 2,352 |
| 2021 | 2,364 |
| 2022 | 2,351 |
| 2023 | 2,367 |
| 2024 | 2,315 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.0% |
| Black or African American | 49.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.8
Median Age
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Male
19.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.0% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $40,764$-33,900 vs state |
| Mean household income | $58,415 |
| Per-capita income | $25,407 |
| Poverty rate | 23.2%+13.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Webster County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.
How residents commute
1.0%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
86.3%
Public transit
2.8%
Work from home
32.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$92,200$-180,700 vs state
Median home value
$663
Median rent
82.6%
Homeownership rate
1,163
Total housing units
73.0%
Occupied
27.0%
Vacant
17.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.2%
With health insurance
83.0%
With broadband internet
16.4%
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
92.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.1%
High School+
11.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Webster County, Georgia has a population of 2,348 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 157th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Webster County has declined 16.8% since 2010 (2,781 → 2,315), a -1.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Webster County, Georgia is $40,764, with mean (average) household income of $58,415 and per-capita income of $25,407. 23.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Webster County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (49.0%), White (46.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Webster County, Georgia is 42.8 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
The median home value in Webster County is $92,200 and median monthly rent is $663. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,163 total housing units, 27.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Webster County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Webster County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.