Webster County, West Virginia

Webster County
Webster County Courthouse
in Webster Springs, 2007
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°29′N 80°26′W / 38.49°N 80.43°W / 38.49; -80.43
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedJanuary 10, 1860
Named afterDaniel Webster
SeatWebster Springs
Largest townWebster Springs
Area
  Total
556 sq mi (1,440 km2)
  Land553 sq mi (1,430 km2)
  Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,378
  Estimate 
(2024)
7,947
  Density15/sq mi (5.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.webstercountywv.com

Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,378. Its county seat is Webster Springs. The county was founded in 1860 and named for Daniel Webster.