Webster County, Kentucky
Webster County: county in Kentucky, United States.
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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 166 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Webster County at a glance
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SebreePopulation 1,523
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5184,-87.6832 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Capital | Dixon |
| Establishment | February 29, 1860 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:36:32 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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 Sebree with a population of 1,523. . See all Webster County cities & populated places.
Webster County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sebree | 1,523 | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Webster County decreased by 5.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,621 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,528 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,460 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,357 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,184 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,155 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,181 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,012 | -1.28% | 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, .
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Other places with the same name (6)
- 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.
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| 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. |
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