Webster, NY Demographics

A map of Webster's Population by Race

Webster, New York has an estimated population of 5,718, a slight increase from the 5,651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 7.1% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.1% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 41.0% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Webster is ranked the 324th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 327th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Webster's White Population

4,780 residents of Webster, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Webster is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Webster ranks 921st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Webster's population has increased from 75.8% to 83.6%.

Webster is more White than neighboring St. John Fisher College (72.4% White). Webster is less White than neighboring Fairport (91.6% White), East Rochester (85.7% White), Gananda (85.7% White), and Ontario (84.5% White).

Webster's Black Population

407 residents of Webster, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Webster is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Webster ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 7.6% to 7.1%.

Webster is more Black than neighboring Fairport (0.9% Black), East Rochester (3.2% Black), Gananda (1.8% Black), St. John Fisher College (6.3% Black), and Ontario (4.4% Black).

Webster's Asian Population

122 residents of Webster, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Webster is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Webster ranks 328th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.1%.

Webster is more Asian than neighboring Fairport (0.6% Asian), East Rochester (0.3% Asian), and Ontario (0% Asian). Webster is less Asian than neighboring Gananda (3.2% Asian), and St. John Fisher College (8.4% Asian).

Webster's Hispanic Population

218 residents of Webster, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Webster is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Webster ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 8.4% to 3.8%.

Webster is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairport (1% Hispanic), Gananda (1.3% Hispanic), and Ontario (2.9% Hispanic). Webster is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rochester (6% Hispanic), and St. John Fisher College (9.8% Hispanic).

Webster's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Webster, or 1.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Webster ranks 368th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Webster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Webster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairport (0% Native American/Other), Gananda (0.4% Native American/Other), St. John Fisher College (0% Native American/Other), and Ontario (0% Native American/Other). Webster is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Rochester (2.9% Native American/Other).

Webster's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Webster, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Webster is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Webster ranks 528th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Webster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Webster's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Webster is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rochester (1.9% Multiracial). Webster is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairport (5.9% Multiracial), Gananda (7.6% Multiracial), St. John Fisher College (3% Multiracial), and Ontario (8.2% 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.