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Alderson

West Virginia · 1,184 residents · 0.894 sq mi
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Alderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,184
+9%since 2000
from 1,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9281K1K1K1K1990201020202024Alderson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,229
+33%since 2000
from $14,474 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(979)
Black6.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(205)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,058)
Black4.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(34)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.6%(113)
Diversity Score36.4%(431)
Diversity Score
36
+94%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alderson, West Virginia?

Alderson, West Virginia has about 1,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alderson, West Virginia earns about $25,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alderson, West Virginia expensive?

In Alderson, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Alderson, West Virginia?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alderson, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alderson, West Virginia?

About 33.5% of people in Alderson, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alderson, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alderson, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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