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Carpendale

West Virginia · 860 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Carpendale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,172. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
860
−10%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5957759561K1K2000201020202024Carpendale
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,172
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,289
+75%since 2000
from $15,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
8.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(813)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(26)
Diversity Score
3
+281%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carpendale, West Virginia?

Carpendale, West Virginia has about 860 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carpendale, West Virginia earns about $70,172 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 $148,400, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Carpendale, West Virginia?

About 5.1% 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 6.7% of people in Carpendale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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