Webster (village), New York

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Webster is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,216 at the 2000 census. The village and town are named after Daniel Webster.

The Village of Webster lies near the center of the Town of Webster. It was incorporated in 1905. The village is crossed by Routes 104, 250, and 404.

[edit] Geography

Webster is located at 43°12′43″N, 77°25′38″W (43.212113, -77.427292)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,216 people, 2,231 households, and 1,345 families residing in the village. The population density was 915.4/km² (2,376.2/mi²). There were 2,304 housing units at an average density of 404.4/km² (1,049.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 89.07% White, 4.10% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 3.66% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 2,231 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,651, and the median income for a family was $49,471. Males had a median income of $39,613 versus $25,446 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,317. About 8.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.