Webster County, Mississippi

county in Mississippi, United States

Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 9,926 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Walthall.[2]

Webster County
Cemetery of Greensboro Baptist Church in Webster County. The large white marble tombstone marks the grave of William F. Brantley, General, C.S.A.
Cemetery of Greensboro Baptist Church in Webster County. The large white marble tombstone marks the grave of William F. Brantley, General, C.S.A.
Map of Mississippi highlighting Webster County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°37′N 89°17′W / 33.61°N 89.28°W / 33.61; -89.28
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1874
Named forDaniel Webster
SeatWalthall
Largest cityEupora
Area
 • Total423 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,926
 • Density23/sq mi (9.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Webster County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.