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Cedar Grove

West Virginia · 718 residents · 0.717 sq mi
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Cedar Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,313. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 11% 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 $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
718
−17%since 2000
from 862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,001 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3946178411K1K1990201020202024Cedar Grove
2024489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,313
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,540
+98%since 2000
from $12,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(849)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(668)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(31)
Diversity Score
4
+51%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Grove, West Virginia?

Cedar Grove, West Virginia has about 718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Grove, West Virginia?

The typical household in Cedar Grove, West Virginia earns about $52,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Grove, West Virginia expensive?

In Cedar Grove, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Grove, West Virginia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Grove, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Grove, West Virginia?

About 19.5% of people in Cedar Grove, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Grove, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Grove, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 495 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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