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Benwood

West Virginia · 1,252 residents · 1.298 sq mi
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Benwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,685. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 333 residents. 9% 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 $63,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,252
−21%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
965 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Benwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,685
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,237
+37%since 2000
from $15,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,554)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,121)
Black2.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other6.1%(76)
Diversity Score25.5%(319)
Diversity Score
25
+639%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benwood, West Virginia?

Benwood, West Virginia has about 1,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benwood, West Virginia earns about $35,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benwood, West Virginia expensive?

In Benwood, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Benwood, West Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Benwood, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benwood, West Virginia?

About 19.5% of people in Benwood, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benwood, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Benwood, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 417 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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