Webster County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Webster County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28155
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 155
Geography
- Land Area
- 421.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.07 sq mi
- Total Area
- 423.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.612061
- Longitude
- -89.283961
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,920
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,480
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,766 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 1.6% |
| White | 7,781 | 78.4% |
| Black | 1,859 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,424 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 0.8% |
| White | 5,992 | 80.1% |
| Black | 1,384 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,972
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,607
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,609
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,816 | 78.4% |
| Black | 1,861 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,565
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,143 | 20.5% |
| Republican | 2,550 | 45.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,872 | 33.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,519 | 45.3% |
| Female | 2,932 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,341 | 78.0% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 1.1% |
| Black | 916 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,555
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,082 | 48.0% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 39.0% |
| Black | 343 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 48.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,226 | 48.7% |
| Female | 1,294 | 44.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,088 (31.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,411 (21.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,114
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $119,246
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $655
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 89.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.