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Population density in Webster County

Population density in Webster County was 5.4 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is down 2.2% from 2024. That is the 53rd highest of 55 counties in 2025.

2025, inhabitants per km²5.4
Change on 2024-2.2%
Rank53rd of 55Counties in West Virginia ranked
Series high5.82020
Series low5.42025

Population density in Webster County, 2020 to 2025

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5.45.55.65.75.85.92020202120222023202420252020: 5.8 inhabitants per km²2021: 5.8 inhabitants per km²2022: 5.7 inhabitants per km²2023: 5.6 inhabitants per km²2024: 5.5 inhabitants per km²2025: 5.4 inhabitants per km²
inhabitants per km². Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-09, published 2026-03-26.
All 6 values
Periodinhabitants per km²
20255.4
20245.5
20235.6
20225.7
20215.8
20205.8

Compared with West Virginia and United States

Place2025
Webster County5.4
West Virginia28.4
United States37.3

Rankings

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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What is the population density in Webster County?

Population density in Webster County was 5.4 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is down 2.2% from 2024. That is the 53rd highest of 55 counties in 2025.

Where does this figure come from?

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.

What was the highest population density in Webster County?

5.8 inhabitants per km² in 2020, the highest value since 2020 in this series.

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