Webster County
Webster County, Kentucky
Dixon, KY 42409
Phone: (270) 639-5042
Fax: (270) 639-7009
www.webstercountyky.com
In western KY, south of Henderson; organized Feb 29, 1860 from Hopkins, Union, and Henderson counties. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 335.68 (land 334.75; water 0.93) Population per square mile: 42.30
Population 2005: 14,161 State rank: 80 Population change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 1.20% Population 2000: 14,120 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 4.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 37.80
Income 2000: per capita $15,657; median household $31,529; Population below poverty level: 15.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,591-$26,485
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.70% Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.10%
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Webster County, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: (515) 574-3719
Fax: (515) 574-3714
www.webstercountyia.org
In central IA, northwest of Ames; established Jan 12, 1853 from Yell and Risley counties, both of which were organized in 1851 and abolished in 1853. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 718.05 (land 715.23; water 2.82) Population per square mile: 54.50
Population 2005: 39,003 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 -0.30% Population 2000: 40,235 (White 92.40%; Black or African American 3.40%; Hispanic or Latino 2.30%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,857; median household $35,334; Population below poverty level: 10.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,960-$26,278
Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 16.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.50%
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Webster County, Missouri
Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone: (417) 468-2223
Fax: (417) 468-5307
In south-central MO, east of Springfield; organized Mar 3, 1855 from Greene County. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 593.69 (land 593.32; water 0.37) Population per square mile: 58.60
Population 2005: 34,745 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 11.90%; 1990-2000 30.70% Population 2000: 31,045 (White 95.40%; Black or African American 1.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 34.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,502; median household $31,929; Population below poverty level: 14.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,066-$19,249
Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 29.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 55.50%
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Webster County, Georgia
Preston, GA 31824
Phone: (229) 828-5775
Fax: (229) 828-2105
In west-central GA, southeast of Columbus; organized as Kinchafoonee County Dec 16, 1853 from Stewart County; name changed Feb 21, 1856. Originally named for the creek that runs through the county; from Creek 'nutcracker.' Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 210.26 (land 209.54; water 0.72) Population per square mile: 10.90
Population 2005: 2,289 State rank: 158 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.20%; 1990-2000 5.60% Population 2000: 2,390 (White 49.60%; Black or African American 47.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.80%; Asian 0.00%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 37.50
Income 2000: per capita $14,772; median household $27,992; Population below poverty level: 19.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,658-$24,022
Unemployment (2004): 6.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.00% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 64.70%
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Webster County, Nebraska
Red Cloud, NE 68970
Phone: (402) 746-2716
Fax: (402) 746-2710
www.co.webster.ne.us
On the central southern border of NE, south of Grand Island; organized Feb 16, 1867 (prior to statehood) from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 575.02 (land 574.89; water 0.13) Population per square mile: 6.50
Population 2005: 3,762 State rank: 63 Population change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 -5.10% Population 2000: 4,061 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 44.20
Income 2000: per capita $16,802; median household $30,026; Population below poverty level: 11.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,849-$28,827
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 20.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 34.00%
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Webster County, Mississippi
Walthall, MS 39771
Phone: (662) 258-4131
Fax: (662) 258-6657
www.webstercountyms.com/county/
In east-central MS, west of Columbus; organized as Sumner County Apr 6, 1874 from Montgomery County; name changed Jan 20, 1882. Originally named for an early settler. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 423.34 (land 422.49; water 0.85) Population per square mile: 23.90
Population 2005: 10,092 State rank: 75 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.00%; 1990-2000 0.70% Population 2000: 10,294 (White 76.90%; Black or African American 20.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 37.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,109; median household $28,834; Population below poverty level: 18.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,117-$17,961
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.50% Median travel time to work: 28.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 40.10%
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Webster County, West Virginia
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Phone: (304) 847-2508
Fax: (304) 847-5780
www.websterwv.com
In central WV; organized Jan 10, 1860 from Braxton, Nicholas, and Randolph counties. Name Origin: For Daniel Webster (1782-1852), U.S. statesman and orator from MA
Area (sq mi):: 556.15 (land 555.97; water 0.18) Population per square mile: 17.60
Population 2005: 9,804 State rank: 46 Population change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 -9.40% Population 2000: 9,719 (White 98.80%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 40.40
Income 2000: per capita $12,284; median household $21,055; Population below poverty level: 31.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $14,128-$16,458
Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.70% Median travel time to work: 31.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.80%
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