Webster County, Nebraska
Webster County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Webster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,812 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,419 inhabitants. Its county seat is Red Cloud. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Webster County at a glance
Webster County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
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Red CloudPopulation 895
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Quick Facts about Webster County
| Population | 3,419 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster Parish, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County |
| Area | 575 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1764,-98.5000 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Capital | Red Cloud |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:15:12 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Webster County is located at 40°10'35"N 98°29'60"W (40.1764300, -98.4999500). It has 7 neighbors: Jewell County, Smith County, Adams County, Clay County, Franklin County, Kearney County and Nuckolls County.
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The largest city of Webster County is Red Cloud with a population of 895. Other cities include, Blue Hill population 850, Bladen population 215, Guide Rock population 197 and Cowles population 27. See all Webster County cities & populated places.
Webster County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud | 895 | City in and the county seat of Webster County, Nebraska, United States |
| Blue Hill | 850 | City in Webster County, Nebraska |
| Bladen | 215 | Village in Nebraska |
| Guide Rock | 197 | Town |
| Cowles | 27 | Human settlement in Webster County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Official website of Webster County
Official Website- Red Cloud
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Webster County decreased by 11.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,812 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,757 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,734 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,643 | -2.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,645 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,592 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,566 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,505 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,534 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,487 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,419 | -1.99% | estimation process |
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, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 12,923 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, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,595 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
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| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |