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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ansted

West Virginia · 1,576 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Ansted has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,028. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,576
−4%since 1990
from 1,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,006 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,049 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+6%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ansted
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,028
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,395 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,671
+97%since 1990
from $7,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.6
−26%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,583)
Black3.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,507)
Black3.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(141)
9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+17.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+10%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ansted, West Virginia?

Ansted, West Virginia has about 1,576 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ansted, West Virginia earns about $25,028 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Ansted, West Virginia?

About 8.5% 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 23.0% 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 67 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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