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Capon Bridge

West Virginia · 355 residents · 0.707 sq mi
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Capon Bridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,690. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
+78%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1272363454535621990201020202024Capon Bridge
2024497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,690
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,895
−13%since 2000
from $19,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+171%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(197)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(340)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(32)
Diversity Score
9
+258%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capon Bridge, West Virginia?

Capon Bridge, West Virginia has about 355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capon Bridge, West Virginia?

The typical household in Capon Bridge, West Virginia earns about $30,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capon Bridge, West Virginia expensive?

In Capon Bridge, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Capon Bridge, West Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Capon Bridge, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capon Bridge, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of people in Capon Bridge, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capon Bridge, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Capon Bridge, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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