Webster County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Webster County
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Webster County Courthouse in Dixon
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Seat | Dixon |
| Largest city | Providence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 336 sq mi (870 km2) |
| • Land | 332 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Water | 3.7 sq mi (10 km2) 1.1% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,017 |
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(2023)
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12,726  |
| • Density | 38.74/sq mi (14.958/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Webster County is a county located in the state of Kentucky, USA. As of the 2020 census, about 13,017 people lived there. The county seat, which is like the main government town, is Dixon. The biggest city in the county is Providence.
Webster County was created in 1860. It was formed from parts of Henderson, Hopkins, and Union Counties. The county was named after Daniel Webster, a famous American leader who lived from 1782 to 1852. During the American Civil War, the county mostly supported the Confederate side. There were several small battles and some guerrilla fighting in the area. Since 2018, some towns in the county have voted to allow alcohol sales.
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Geography of Webster County
Webster County covers a total area of about 336 square miles. Most of this area, about 332 square miles, is land. The remaining 3.7 square miles, which is about 1.1%, is water. Webster County is part of the Western Coal Field region of Kentucky. This area is known for its coal resources.
Neighboring Counties
Webster County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Henderson County (to the north)
- McLean County (to the northeast)
- Hopkins County (to the southeast)
- Caldwell County (to the south)
- Crittenden County (to the southwest)
- Union County (to the northwest)
People of Webster County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 10,937 | — | |
| 1880 | 14,246 | 30.3% | |
| 1890 | 17,196 | 20.7% | |
| 1900 | 20,097 | 16.9% | |
| 1910 | 20,974 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 20,762 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 20,534 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 19,198 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 15,555 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 14,244 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,282 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 14,832 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,955 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 14,120 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 13,621 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 13,017 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,726 | −6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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The population of Webster County has changed over the years. In 1870, there were about 10,937 people. The population grew steadily until 1910, reaching over 20,000 people. After that, the number of people living in the county slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 13,017.
2010 Census Information
According to the 2010 census, there were 5,272 households in Webster County. About 27.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 55%, were married couples living together.
The people in the county were spread out by age. About 25.9% were under 19 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 28.2% of the population. About 15.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the county was 40.1 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Communities in Webster County
Webster County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
- Clay
- Dixon (This is the county seat)
- Providence
- Sebree
- Slaughters
- Wheatcroft
Census-designated places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
- Onton
- Poole (partially in Henderson County)
Other Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or census-designated places.
- Blackford
- Derby
- Diamond
- Elmwood
- Fairmont
- Free Union
- Hearin
- Jolly
- Lisman
- Little Zion
- Ortiz
- Pratt
- Stanhope
- Tilden
- Vanderburg
- Wanamaker
Famous People from Webster County
Many interesting people have come from Webster County:
- Robert A. Baker: A psychologist and author known for his scientific skepticism.
- William O. Head: He was the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from 1909 to 1913.
- Kristen Johnson: She was crowned Miss Kentucky USA in 2005 and was also the 2nd runner-up in the Miss USA pageant that year.
- Chris Knight: A well-known musician and songwriter.
- Cale Young Rice: An American poet and dramatist.
- Laban Lacy Rice: An educator and author who served as President of Cumberland University.
- Garrett L. Withers: He represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Amy Slaton-Halterman: A reality TV star.
- Tammy Slaton: Also a reality TV star.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Webster (Kentucky) para niños
