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Belington

West Virginia · 1,809 residents (2025 est.) · 2.061 sq mi
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Belington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,781
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,508
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,154 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,228
+88%since 2000
from $12,905 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−4%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,752)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,594)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(157)
Diversity Score23.9%(425)
Diversity Score
24
+1113%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% 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%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belington, West Virginia?

Belington, West Virginia has about 1,781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belington, West Virginia earns about $48,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belington, West Virginia expensive?

In Belington, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,400, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Belington, West Virginia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belington, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belington, West Virginia?

About 25.2% of people in Belington, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belington, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Belington, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 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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