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Arthurdale

West Virginia · 982 residents · 4.97 sq mi
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Arthurdale is home to 982 people in West Virginia. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 45.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 36% ahead of the West Virginia median. Median home value sits at $153,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

982
+30%since 2023
from 755 in 2023
2020 – 2024
198 / sq mi
+30%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.0
−9%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.97 sq mi
Population, 20202024
7088499901K1K20202024Arthurdale
2024982
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(50)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(82)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.8%(106)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.4%(73)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(104)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.3%(160)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.4%(200)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(100)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$81,285
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,070 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$37,457
−6%since 2023
from $39,979 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.381
−10%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$153,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
22.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.86 people
+8%since 2023
from 2.64 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
30.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.9
−7%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(755)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(956)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(14)
6
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American37%(363)
English25.3%(248)
Polish20.3%(199)
Irish10.5%(103)
German8.6%(84)
Italian1.4%(14)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(14)
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+18%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.9%
US average: 74.6%
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
47.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.5%
US average: 95.5%
96.2%
US average: 87.7%
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(141)
Married59.4%(278)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.5%(49)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(67)
Married70.2%(257)
Widowed1.6%(6)
Divorced9.8%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
52.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.3%
US average: 13.8%
19.9%
US average: 18.4%
30.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
45.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)78.2%(43)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(55)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 55 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthurdale, West Virginia?

Arthurdale, West Virginia has about 982 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arthurdale, West Virginia earns about $81,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthurdale, West Virginia expensive?

In Arthurdale, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $153,900.

How educated are people in Arthurdale, West Virginia?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arthurdale, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arthurdale, West Virginia?

About 7.2% of people in Arthurdale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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