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Alum Creek

West Virginia · 1,749 residents · 10.207 sq mi
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Alum Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,831. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,749
−5%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Alum Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,831
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,432
−17%since 2000
from $24,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,821)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,720)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score6.1%(106)
Diversity Score
6
+396%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

Alum Creek, West Virginia has about 1,749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

The typical household in Alum Creek, West Virginia earns about $43,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alum Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Alum Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alum Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

About 19.8% of people in Alum Creek, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alum Creek, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alum Creek, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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