Webster Parish, Louisiana
Webster Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Webster Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,207 and a population density of 67 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,943 inhabitants. Its county seat is Minden. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Webster Parish at a glance
Webster Parish currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
MindenPopulation 11,575
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Webster Parish
| Population | 37,943 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County |
| Area | 615 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7135,-93.3350 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Altitude | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Capital | Minden |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:27:49 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Webster Parish is located at 32°42'48"N 93°20'6"W (32.7134500, -93.3349800). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Lafayette County, Bienville Parish, Bossier Parish and Claiborne Parish.
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Webster Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minden | 11,575 | Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Springhill | 5,097 | City in Louisiana, USA |
| Sibley | 1,155 | City in Louisiana |
| Cullen | 1,056 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Cotton Valley | 933 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Sarepta | 814 | Town in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Doyline | 783 | Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Dixie Inn | 266 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Dubberly | 265 | Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Heflin | 224 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Shongaloo | 168 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Webster Parish
Official Website- Minden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Webster Parish decreased by 8.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,207 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,244 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,908 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,660 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,285 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,061 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,751 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,264 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,792 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,340 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,943 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Webster Parish (6)
People born in Webster Parish, including politician John N. Sandlin, politician and judge Coleman Lindsey, politician Herman "Wimpy" Jones, .
More notable people
- Jacob E. Patterson (Mayor of Minden, Louisiana) he was born in 28/04/1924
- John Calhoun Brown (American mayor and businessman) he was born in 10/10/1879
- John L. Nelson (American jazz musician, songwriter) he was born in 29/06/1916
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |