Webster County, Kentucky

Webster County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Webster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,621 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,923 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dixon. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860.

Webster County locator map
Location of Webster County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Webster County

Population : 12,923 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Different from : Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster Parish, Webster County
Area : 336 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.1%
Land as percent of area : 98.9%
Named for : Daniel Webster
Capital : Dixon
Establishment : February 02, 1860
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 10:14:45 (23rd April 2024)
Density : 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.4% (2010-2020)
Webster County Courthouse Kentucky image
Webster County Courthouse Kentucky
Webster County Courthouse Kentucky image
Webster County Courthouse Kentucky image

Geography

Webster County is located at 37°31'6"N 87°40'59"W (37.5184200, -87.6831600). It has 5 neighbors: Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Henderson County, McLean County and Union County.

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The largest city of Webster County is Providence with a population of 3,065. Other cities include, Sebree population 1,523, Clay population 1,091, Dixon population 877 and Slaughters population 206. See all Webster County cities & populated places.

Webster County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County.

City Name Population Title
Providence 3,065 City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States
Sebree 1,523 City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Clay 1,091 Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Dixon 877 City in Webster county, Kentucky, USA
Slaughters 206 Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Wheatcroft 152 Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Webster County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Webster County decreased by 5.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,621 - census
2011 13,528 -0.69% estimation process
2012 13,460 -0.51% estimation process
2013 13,357 -0.77% estimation process
2014 13,184 -1.31% estimation process
2015 13,155 -0.22% estimation process
2016 13,181 0.2% estimation process
2017 13,012 -1.3% estimation process
2018 13,051 0.3% estimation process
2019 12,942 -0.84% estimation process
2020 12,923 -0.15% estimation process

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People born in Webster County (3)

People born in Webster County, including actress Betty Arlen, politician Garrett L. Withers, Professional basketball player Virgil Vaughn, .

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