Webster County, West Virginia
Webster County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Webster County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,154 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,058 inhabitants. Its county seat is Webster Springs. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Webster County
| Population : | 8,058 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster Parish, Webster County, Webster County |
| Area : | 556 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Daniel Webster |
| Capital : | Webster Springs |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:13:09 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Webster County is located at 38°29'41"N 80°25'19"W (38.4947400, -80.4218700). It has 7 neighbors: Randolph County, Braxton County, Greenbrier County, Lewis County, Nicholas County, Pocahontas County and Upshur County.
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The largest city of Webster County is Webster Springs with a population of 1,009. . See all Webster County cities & populated places.
Webster County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Springs | 1,009 | City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Cowen | 463 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Webster County
Webster County has 7 neighbours.
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Braxton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Greenbrier County county in West Virginia, United States
- Lewis County county in West Virginia, United States
- Nicholas County county in West Virginia, United States
- Pocahontas County county in West Virginia, United States
- Upshur County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Webster County decreased by 13.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,154 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,124 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,982 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,833 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,750 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,635 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,557 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,348 | -2.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,274 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,114 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,058 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Webster County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 39,859 people.
- Webster County , Iowa county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 35,934 people.
- Webster County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 12,923 people.
- Webster County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 9,676 people.
- Webster County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 3,419 people.
- Webster County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,595 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
