The Town FilesWebster Parish, Louisiana
35,820 people. The median home is worth $114,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $41,182.
Towns in Webster Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 11,928 | $130,200 | $34,294 | 38.5 |
| Springhill | 4,801 | $97,500 | $37,250 | 46.1 |
| Sibley | 1,127 | $148,200 | $42,061 | 35.3 |
| Cotton Valley | 787 | $68,600 | $36,316 | 36.4 |
| Sarepta | 717 | $83,200 | $56,136 | 35.4 |
| Cullen | 716 | $69,400 | $21,607 | 42.2 |
| Doyline | 674 | $80,500 | $34,327 | 39.4 |
People and housing
| Webster Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $795 | $887 |
| Median household income | $41,182 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
11,054 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,290 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 663 storm events in Webster Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Webster Parish has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).