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Brenton

West Virginia · 249 residents · 0.629 sq mi
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Brenton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,962. Population has fallen 16% since 2011, a loss of 48 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−16%vs 2011
vs 297 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
−16%vs 2011
vs 472 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+140%vs 2011
vs 19.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,962
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,481 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$16,348
−1%vs 2011
vs $16,518 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.263 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $121,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2018
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−49.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−23.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+13.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
Female
47.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brenton, West Virginia?

Brenton, West Virginia has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brenton, West Virginia earns about $50,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brenton, West Virginia expensive?

In Brenton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $124,500.

How educated are people in Brenton, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brenton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brenton, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Brenton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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