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Carpendale

West Virginia · 977 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Carpendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,300. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
977
+2%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5957759561K1K2000201020202024Carpendale
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,946
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,794
+33%since 2000
from $15,588 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−47.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(945)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(966)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.5%(24)
Diversity Score7.9%(77)
Diversity Score
8
+902%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carpendale, West Virginia?

Carpendale, West Virginia has about 977 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carpendale, West Virginia earns about $37,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carpendale, West Virginia expensive?

In Carpendale, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Carpendale, West Virginia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carpendale, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carpendale, West Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Carpendale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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