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Ansted

West Virginia · 1,273 residents (2025 est.) · 1.566 sq mi
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Ansted has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,375. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 436 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
1,140
−28%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
728 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,273 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ansted
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,375
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,376
+68%since 2000
from $15,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−3%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,507)
Black3.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score4.7%(54)
Diversity Score
5
−47%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ansted, West Virginia?

Ansted, West Virginia has about 1,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ansted, West Virginia earns about $38,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ansted, West Virginia expensive?

In Ansted, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Ansted, West Virginia?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ansted, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ansted, West Virginia?

About 27.2% of people in Ansted, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ansted, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ansted, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 503 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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