Webster, TX

Census Place

2024 Population

12,366

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.3

7.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.7%

45.7% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$61,264

2.03% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$281,400

1.23% 1-year decline

Population & Diversity

Webster, TX is home to a population of 12.4k people, from which 87.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 18.2% of Webster, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.25k people).

In 2024, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.55k people) in Webster, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.1%

2024 Citizenship

85.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.1% of Webster, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Webster, TX was 85.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Webster, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Webster, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.55k ± 813
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.1k ± 808
Other (Hispanic)
1.22k ± 478

27.4%

Hispanic Population

3.39k people

27.4% of the people in Webster, TX are hispanic (3.39k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Webster, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

18.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

21.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.66k people

As of 2024, 18.2% of Webster, TX residents (2.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Webster, TX was 21.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Webster, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
353 ± 378
Vietnam
135 ± 99
Korea
37 ± 49

Webster, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Webster, TX.

Economy

The economy of Webster, TX employs 6.71k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Webster, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,001 people), Accommodation & Food Services (921 people), and Educational Services (745 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($107,375), Public Administration ($81,900), and Wholesale Trade ($76,023).

Employment

Occupations

6.71k

2024 Value

± 879

−5.04%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Webster, TX declined at a rate of −5.04%, from 7.06k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Webster, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (850 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (600 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (590 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Webster, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.71k

2024 Value

± 879

−5.04%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Webster, TX declined at a rate of −5.04%, from 7.06k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Webster, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,001 people), Accommodation & Food Services (921 people), and Educational Services (745 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Webster, TX, though some of these residents may live in Webster, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,996

Median earning men ± $9,073

$48,010

Median earning women ± $8,166

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($119,375), Public Administration ($82,400), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,618).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($63,566), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,017), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,724).

Education

The student population of Webster, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 129 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Webster, TX are Hispanic or Latino (28 and 42.4%), White (23 and 34.8%), Black or African American (7 and 10.6%), and Two or More Races (6 and 9.09%).

The largest universities in Webster, TX by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Clear Lake (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Webster, TX are General Cosmetology (66 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 133 students enrolled in Webster, TX, 3.01% men and 97% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 47 records, of which 97.9% were women and 2.13% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Webster, TX was General Cosmetology with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Webster, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Paul Mitchell the School-Clear Lake

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Clear Lake with 66 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Webster, TX, which is 0.0476 times less than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 23 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Webster, TX was $281,400 in 2024, which is 0.846 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $284,900 to $281,400, a 1.23% decrease. The homeownership rate in Webster, TX is 22.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Webster, TX have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Webster, TX is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$281,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$70,186

$1,344

Median Property Taxes

±$312

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Webster, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Webster, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

22.4%

Homeownership

2024

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 22.4% of the housing units in Webster, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 19.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Webster, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,264

Median Household Income

± $9,590

5.99k

Number of Households

± 826

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.99k households in Webster, TX declined from $61,264 from the previous year's value of $62,536.

The following chart displays the households in Webster, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Webster, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84%)
Worked At Home (6.65%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2024, 84% of workers in Webster, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.65%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Webster, TX have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Webster, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Webster, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Webster, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Webster, TX have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Webster, TX (1.62k out of 11.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Webster, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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