Webster County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Missouri
The population of Webster County, Missouri is 39,868 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $69,731, the median home value is $219,100, and the median age is 36.9.
The population of Webster County has grown 15.8% since 2010 (36,320 → 42,041), a +1.05% annualized rate.
39,868
Population
+1.05%
Annual growth
67
People / sq mi
$69,731
Median Income
$219,100
Median Home Value
Webster County covers 593 sq mi of land at 67.3 people per square mile.
About Webster County, MO
Age is the most distinctive thing about Webster County: a median age of 36.9, younger than the national median. With 39,868 residents, Webster County is a county in Missouri. It ranks #29 among counties in Missouri by population.
Median household income is $69,731, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $219,100, with typical rent around $777.
18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 6.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Webster County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Webster County had a population of 36,320 in 2010 and 42,041 in 2024, a 15.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,041 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.
42,041
Population (2024)
36,320
Population (2010)
42,041
Peak (2024)
1.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,320 |
| 2011 | 36,451 |
| 2012 | 36,451 |
| 2013 | 36,630 |
| 2014 | 37,044 |
| 2015 | 37,611 |
| 2016 | 38,158 |
| 2017 | 38,767 |
| 2018 | 39,205 |
| 2019 | 39,644 |
| 2020 | 39,008 |
| 2021 | 39,600 |
| 2022 | 40,369 |
| 2023 | 41,481 |
| 2024 | 42,041 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.9
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
15.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,731+$811 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,200 |
| Per-capita income | $29,530 |
| Poverty rate | 11.3%+2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Webster County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
79.7%
Public transit
6.9%
Work from home
27.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$219,100+$3,500 vs state
Median home value
$777
Median rent
76.6%
Homeownership rate
15,360
Total housing units
89.5%
Occupied
10.5%
Vacant
23.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.6%
With health insurance
89.4%
With broadband internet
32.2%
Foreign-born
10.2%
Veterans (18+)
14.3%
With a disability
93.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.5%
High School+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Webster County, Missouri has a population of 39,868 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 67 people per square mile.
The population of Webster County has grown 15.8% since 2010 (36,320 → 42,041), a +1.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Webster County, Missouri is $69,731, with mean (average) household income of $83,200 and per-capita income of $29,530. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Webster County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Webster County, Missouri is 36.9 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Webster County is $219,100 and median monthly rent is $777. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,360 total housing units, 10.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Webster County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Webster County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.