Webster Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 34,949 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webster Parish, Louisiana is the 31st largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 41,202 and has seen a growth of -15.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,504 | -289 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 33,793 | -289 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 34,082 | -289 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 34,371 | -289 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 34,660 | -289 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 34,949 | -289 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 35,238 | -289 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 35,527 | -411 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 35,938 | -945 | -2.56% |
| 2020 | 36,883 | -1,440 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 38,323 | -457 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 38,780 | -488 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 39,268 | -482 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 39,750 | -317 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 40,067 | -225 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 40,292 | -377 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 40,669 | -245 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 40,914 | -334 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 41,248 | 46 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 41,202 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 41,989 | -1,642 | -3.76% |
| 1980 | 43,631 | 3,692 | 9.24% |
| 1970 | 39,939 | 238 | 0.6% |
| 1960 | 39,701 | 3,997 | 11.19% |
| 1950 | 35,704 | 2,028 | 6.02% |
| 1940 | 33,676 | 4,218 | 14.32% |
| 1930 | 29,458 | 4,751 | 19.23% |
| 1920 | 24,707 | 5,521 | 28.78% |
| 1910 | 19,186 | 4,061 | 26.85% |
| 1900 | 15,125 | 2,659 | 21.33% |
| 1890 | 12,466 | 2,461 | 24.6% |
| 1880 | 10,005 | -23,499 | -70.14% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,275 | 63.31% |
| Black or African American | 12,355 | 33.61% |
| Two or more races | 920 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,801 | 2.42 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 6,430 | 3.03 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 5,296 | 1.14 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 2,145 | 3.48 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 930 | 2.99 | 44 | 56 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,270 | 8.92% |
| Associates Degree | 2,202 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,582 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,084 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 10,969 | 43.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,120 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 5,220 | 20.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,502 | 14,814 | 2,793 |
| Black | 8,003 | 6,447 | 713 |
| 2+ Races | 560 | 475 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 345 | 91 |
| Asian | 68 | 64 | 11 |
| Native American | 50 | 49 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,762 | $29,212 | $27,702 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,941 | $78,993 | $55,718 |
| High School Graduate | $19,704 | $23,795 | $16,408 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,722 | $24,468 | $10,370 |
| Overall | $25,106 | $30,465 | $21,723 |
| Some College | $28,709 | $47,469 | $24,071 |
$25,106
Average Earnings
$30,465
Average Male
$21,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,003 | 5,169 | 43.06% |
| White | 22,154 | 4,155 | 18.76% |
| Hispanic | 812 | 354 | 43.6% |
| Multiple | 912 | 238 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 85 | 10 | 11.76% |
27.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.25%
Male Poverty Rate
28.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Webster Parish, Louisiana is Hispanic, with 43.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Webster Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.42% |
| High School | 26.49% |
| Some College | 18.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.92% |
| Female Employed | 16.35% |
| Male Employed | 16.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,302 | $68,875 |
| Households | $34,263 | $54,821 |
| Married Families | $62,342 | $84,283 |
| Non Families | $20,423 | $28,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,967
Number of Veterans
1,759
Male Veterans
208
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 771 |
| First Gulf War | 429 |
| Second Gulf War | 337 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 618 |
| 75+ | 522 |
| 35 to 54 | 357 |
| 55 to 64 | 354 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,396 | 7.61% |
| Black | 509 | 5.55% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 8.7% |
| Islander | 6 | 85.71% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.54% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.59%
Born in Webster Parish, Louisiana
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99% of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 80.59% having been born in Louisiana. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.