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.
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 : | 11:01:53 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.4% (2010-2020) |
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.
Webster County map
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Webster County
Webster County has 5 neighbours.
- Caldwell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Crittenden County county in Kentucky, United States
- Henderson County county in Kentucky, United States
- McLean County county in Kentucky, United States
- Union County county in Kentucky, United States
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 |
People born in Webster County (3)
People born in Webster County, including actress Betty Arlen, politician Garrett L. Withers, Professional basketball player Virgil Vaughn, .
List
Other places with the same name (7)
- Webster County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 39,859 people.
- Webster County , Iowa county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 35,934 people.
- Webster County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 9,676 people.
- Webster County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 8,058 people.
- Webster County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 3,419 people.
- Webster County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,595 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
