CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Century

West Virginia · 111 residents · 0.131 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
+5%since 2019
from 106 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
847 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 809 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
−6%since 2019
from 49.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
069138206275201020202024Century
2024110
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,111
+51%since 2019
from $18,622 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
15.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Century on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
55.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
70.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Century

Lone Oak
Pop 116
Sharon
Pop 110
Huetter
Pop 105
Juliette
Pop 128
Places similar to Century
Head to head

Compare Century to nearby cities

CENTURY VS
Bridgeport
Income$100,022
Home value$291,600+247%
Population9,427+8470%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTURY VS
Clarksburg
Income$47,386
Home value$129,900+55%
Population15,562+14047%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTURY VS
Fairmont
Income$63,032
Home value$163,800+95%
Population18,035+16295%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTURY VS
Morgantown
Income$44,727
Home value$259,400+209%
Population30,293+27439%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Century, West Virginia?

Century, West Virginia has about 111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Century, West Virginia expensive?

In Century, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,000.

How educated are people in Century, West Virginia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Century, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Century, West Virginia?

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

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Century with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →