West Virginia

Webster

8,378
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Webster

Webster, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,555. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,378.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,080 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 54 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish near Camden-on-Gauley, Skirmish at Webster Springs (Webster County), Action at Webster Springs, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,378
20109,154
20009,719
199010,729
198012,245
19709,809
196013,719
195017,888
194018,080
193014,216
192011,562
19109,680
19008,862
18904,783
18803,207
18701,730
18601,555
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Webster

Military engagements that took place in Webster, West Virginia.

Skirmish near Camden-on-Gauley
1861
Skirmish at Webster Springs (Webster County)
1862
Action at Webster Springs
1862
Battle of Bulltown
1863

Historic places in Webster

National Register of Historic Places listings in Webster, West Virginia.

Morton House
Webster Springs
Camp Caesar
Cowen
Craig Run East Fork Rockshelter
Mills Mountain
Laurel Run Rockshelter
Coe
Lowther Store
Wheeler
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Frequently asked about Webster

When does Webster first appear in the US census?
Webster, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,555.
What is the population of Webster?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Webster had a recorded population of 8,378.
When did Webster's population peak?
Webster's recorded population peaked at 18,080 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Webster?
4 documented military engagements took place in Webster, including Skirmish near Camden-on-Gauley, Skirmish at Webster Springs (Webster County), Action at Webster Springs.
How many historic places are in Webster?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Webster, West Virginia.
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