Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Webster, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

575

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.5%486

Black

4.9%28

Two or More

3.7%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.5%20

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%14

Asian

1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%22

High School Diploma

35.2%126

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%21

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%44

Associate's Degree

12%43

Bachelor's Degree

4.7%17

Master's Degree

6.1%22

Professional Degree

1.7%6

HS or Higher

84.1%

BA or Higher

12.6%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,800

Median Renti

$527

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.5%117

Renter-Occupied

56.5%152

Total Units

368

Homeownership

43.5%

Vacancy Rate

26.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%11

$50K–$100K

25.6%30

$100K–$150K

29.9%35

$150K–$200K

15.4%18

$200K–$300K

16.2%19

$300K–$500K

3.4%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%14

2000–2009

14.9%55

1990–1999

1.6%6

1980–1989

18.2%67

1970–1979

28.5%105

1960–1969

3.3%12

1950–1959

9.2%34

1940–1949

3.5%13

1939 or earlier

16.8%62

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.1%167

Electricity

33.8%91

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%6

Wood

1.1%3

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,089

Mean Household Incomei

$42,878

Per Capita Incomei

$21,935

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

220

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%27

$10K–$15K

16%43

$15K–$20K

8.2%22

$20K–$25K

5.6%15

$25K–$30K

2.6%7

$30K–$35K

7.4%20

$35K–$40K

8.2%22

$40K–$45K

3%8

$45K–$50K

11.9%32

$50K–$60K

4.1%11

$60K–$75K

11.9%32

$75K–$100K

3.3%9

$100K–$125K

2.6%7

$125K–$150K

3.3%9

$150K–$200K

0.7%2

$200K+

1.1%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing14 homes100% occupied$395/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 813 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,089/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

57%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

29%

Low income$18K–$28K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(9.5% of civilian adults)