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Accoville

West Virginia · 916 residents · 3.225 sq mi
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Accoville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,737. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,600. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
+23%since 2023
from 743 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 230 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3174986798591K201020202024Accoville
2024916
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,737
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,729
−23%since 2023
from $19,246 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−22%since 2023
from 0.474 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,321 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(743)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(916)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−9%since 2023
from 24.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
56.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Accoville, West Virginia?

Accoville, West Virginia has about 916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Accoville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Accoville, West Virginia earns about $36,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Accoville, West Virginia expensive?

In Accoville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Accoville, West Virginia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Accoville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Accoville, West Virginia?

About 39.1% of people in Accoville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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