Webster, NC Demographics

A map of Webster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	366	342	77.9%	91.9%
Hispanic	81	12	17.2%	3.2%
Multiracial	16	13	3.4%	3.5%
Native American/Other	7	2	1.5%	0.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.8%

Webster, North Carolina has an estimated population of 470, a large increase from the 372 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 17.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 15.2% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Webster is ranked the 598th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 622nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Webster's White Population

366 residents of Webster, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Webster is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Webster ranks 58th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 91.9% to 77.9%.

Webster is more White than neighboring Sylva (69.3% White), Dillsboro (67.7% White), and Cherokee (9.9% White). Webster is less White than neighboring Cullowhee (79% White), and Forest Hills (81.5% White).

Webster's Black Population

0 residents of Webster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Webster is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Webster ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Webster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Webster is less Black than neighboring Sylva (3.6% Black), Dillsboro (7.2% Black), Cullowhee (5.5% Black), Forest Hills (0.6% Black), and Cherokee (1.9% Black).

Webster's Asian Population

0 residents of Webster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Webster is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Webster ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Webster is less Asian than neighboring Sylva (0.8% Asian), Cullowhee (0.7% Asian), and Cherokee (4.8% Asian).

Webster's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Webster, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Webster is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Webster ranks 599th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 575.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 3.2% to 17.2%.

Webster is more Hispanic than neighboring Sylva (16.6% Hispanic), Dillsboro (7.7% Hispanic), Cullowhee (10.5% Hispanic), Forest Hills (6.1% Hispanic), and Cherokee (3.1% Hispanic).

Webster's Native American/Other Population

7 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Webster ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Webster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Hills (1.2% Native American/Other). Webster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sylva (6% Native American/Other), Dillsboro (5.1% Native American/Other), Cullowhee (1.7% Native American/Other), and Cherokee (72% Native American/Other).

Webster's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Webster, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Webster is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Webster ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Webster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Webster is more Multiracial than neighboring Cullowhee (2.6% Multiracial). Webster is less Multiracial than neighboring Sylva (3.8% Multiracial), Dillsboro (12.3% Multiracial), Forest Hills (10.6% Multiracial), and Cherokee (8.4% 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.