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Accoville

West Virginia · 599 residents · 3.225 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2019, a loss of 381 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,200. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−39%since 2019
from 980 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
186 / sq mi
−39%since 2019
from 304 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+14%since 2019
from 34.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3174986798591K201020202024Accoville
2024916
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,487
Unchangedsince 2019
from $27,352 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
10.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.3%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(586)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score4.9%(29)
Diversity Score
5
+50%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+14%since 2019
from 27.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
58.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Accoville, West Virginia?

Accoville, West Virginia has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Accoville, West Virginia expensive?

In Accoville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Accoville, West Virginia?

About 5.9% 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 33.7% of people in Accoville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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