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Ansted

West Virginia · 1,303 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 $38,261. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 273 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. With a median age of 46.1, 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 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
−17%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ansted
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,261
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,297
+36%since 2000
from $15,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,235)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(56)
Diversity Score
4
−52%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ansted, West Virginia?

Ansted, West Virginia has about 1,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ansted, West Virginia earns about $38,261 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 $703 a month.

How educated are people in Ansted, West Virginia?

About 14.8% 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 26.1% 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 340 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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