Webb City, MO Demographics

A map of Webb City's Population by Race

Webb City, Missouri has an estimated population of 13,221, a slight increase from the 13,031 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Webb City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Webb City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Webb City, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 29.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Webb City is ranked the 67th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Webb City was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Webb City's White Population

11,070 residents of Webb City, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Webb City is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Webb City ranks 877th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Webb City's population has increased from 80.8% to 83.7%.

Webb City is more White than neighboring Carterville (82% White), Oronogo (80.7% White), and Joplin (81.2% White). Webb City is less White than neighboring Airport Drive (90.2% White), and Duquesne (83.9% White).

Webb City's Black Population

317 residents of Webb City, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Webb City is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Webb City ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.7%. Black residents' share of Webb City's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.4%.

Webb City is more Black than neighboring Carterville (0% Black), Airport Drive (0.9% Black), Oronogo (0% Black), and Duquesne (0% Black). Webb City is less Black than neighboring Joplin (2.9% Black).

Webb City's Asian Population

221 residents of Webb City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Webb City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Webb City ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Asian residents' share of Webb City's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Webb City is more Asian than neighboring Carterville (0.6% Asian), and Oronogo (0.2% Asian). Webb City is less Asian than neighboring Airport Drive (2.3% Asian), Duquesne (3.1% Asian), and Joplin (2.2% Asian).

Webb City's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Webb City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Webb City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Webb City ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Webb City's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.7%.

Webb City is more Hispanic than neighboring Airport Drive (1.3% Hispanic). Webb City is less Hispanic than neighboring Carterville (9.1% Hispanic), Oronogo (15.3% Hispanic), Duquesne (7.5% Hispanic), and Joplin (6.3% Hispanic).

Webb City's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Webb City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Webb City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Webb City ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Webb City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.1%.

Webb City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carterville (0.5% Native American/Other), Airport Drive (0.4% Native American/Other), Oronogo (1.5% Native American/Other), Duquesne (0.5% Native American/Other), and Joplin (1.3% Native American/Other).

Webb City's Multiracial Population

1,109 residents of Webb City, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Webb City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Webb City ranks 134th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webb City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Webb City's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.4%.

Webb City is more Multiracial than neighboring Carterville (7.8% Multiracial), Airport Drive (4.9% Multiracial), Oronogo (2.4% Multiracial), Duquesne (5% Multiracial), and Joplin (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.