Louisiana

Webster

36,967

2020 population

1880

first census record

census records

About Webster

Webster, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 10,005. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,967.

Its recorded population peaked at 43,631 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 15 percent.

On the ground today, 19 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	36,967
2010	41,207
2000	41,831
1990	41,989
1980	43,631
1970	39,939
1960	39,701
1950	35,704
1940	33,676
1930	29,458
1920	24,707
1910	19,186
1900	15,125
1890	12,466
1880	10,005

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Webster

National Register of Historic Places listings in Webster, Louisiana.

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Frequently asked about Webster

When does Webster first appear in the US census?

Webster, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 10,005.

What is the population of Webster?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Webster had a recorded population of 36,967.

When did Webster's population peak?

Webster's recorded population peaked at 43,631 in 1980.

How many historic places are in Webster?

19 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Webster, Louisiana.

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