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Alum Creek

West Virginia · 1,595 residents · 10.207 sq mi
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Alum Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,446. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
−13%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+17%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Alum Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,446
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,764
+21%since 2000
from $24,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,517)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score7.7%(123)
Diversity Score
8
+527%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+135%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

Alum Creek, West Virginia has about 1,595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alum Creek, West Virginia earns about $59,446 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 $112,000.

How educated are people in Alum Creek, West Virginia?

About 17.8% 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 5.8% 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 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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