Webster, MA Demographics

A map of Webster's Population by Race

Webster, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 12,228, a less than 1% change from the 12,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.9% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 5.1% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Webster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Webster has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Webster, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Webster is ranked the 84th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Webster was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Webster's White Population

7,697 residents of Webster, or 62.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Webster is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Webster ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 70.6% to 62.9%.

Webster is less White than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (100% White), Quinebaug (95.5% White), Oxford (88.7% White), Mechanicsville (92.4% White), and Putnam (82.7% White).

Webster's Black Population

619 residents of Webster, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Webster is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Webster ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Webster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Webster is more Black than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Black), Quinebaug (0% Black), Oxford (0.6% Black), Mechanicsville (0% Black), and Putnam (1.1% Black).

Webster's Asian Population

347 residents of Webster, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Webster is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Webster ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Asian residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.8%.

Webster is more Asian than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Asian), Quinebaug (0% Asian), Mechanicsville (0% Asian), and Putnam (1.3% Asian). Webster is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (4.8% Asian).

Webster's Hispanic Population

2,887 residents of Webster, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Webster is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Webster ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 17.6% to 23.6%.

Webster is more Hispanic than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Hispanic), Quinebaug (0% Hispanic), Oxford (4.1% Hispanic), Mechanicsville (0% Hispanic), and Putnam (8% Hispanic).

Webster's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Webster, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Webster is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Webster ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Webster is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Native American/Other), Quinebaug (0% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Putnam (0.5% Native American/Other). Webster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mechanicsville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Webster's Multiracial Population

496 residents of Webster, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Webster is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Webster ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Webster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Webster is more Multiracial than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Multiracial), and Oxford (1.6% Multiracial). Webster is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinebaug (4.5% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (4.4% Multiracial), and Putnam (6.4% 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.