Webster County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Webster County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21233
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 233
Geography
- Land Area
- 332.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 335.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.520375
- Longitude
- -87.685206
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,361
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,468
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,916 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 446 | 3.6% |
| White | 11,126 | 90.0% |
| Black | 522 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,270 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 2.1% |
| White | 8,670 | 91.6% |
| Black | 510 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,842
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,381
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,693
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,337 | 88.3% |
| Black | 522 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,569
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,644 | 54.2% |
| Republican | 3,386 | 39.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 339 | 4.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,072 | 47.5% |
| Female | 4,497 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,743 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 2.2% |
| Black | 212 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,168
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,850 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 19.9% |
| Black | 95 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 31.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,941 | 47.7% |
| Female | 2,227 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,020 (34.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,115 (12.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,723
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,314
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $838
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Work From Home
- 2.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.