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Blacksville

West Virginia · 118 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Blacksville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−33%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35741141531921990201020202024Blacksville
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$39,081
+190%since 2000
from $13,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$615
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.0 min
+100%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacksville, West Virginia?

Blacksville, West Virginia has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blacksville, West Virginia earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blacksville, West Virginia expensive?

In Blacksville, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Blacksville, West Virginia?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blacksville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blacksville, West Virginia?

About 1.4% of people in Blacksville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blacksville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blacksville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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