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Ceredo

West Virginia · 1,408 residents · 1.314 sq mi
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Ceredo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,731. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
1,408
−16%since 2000
from 1,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,072 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
−7%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ceredo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,731
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,659
+40%since 2000
from $14,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,630)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,305)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.9%(111)
Diversity Score25.1%(354)
Diversity Score
25
+503%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ceredo, West Virginia?

Ceredo, West Virginia has about 1,408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ceredo, West Virginia earns about $36,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ceredo, West Virginia expensive?

In Ceredo, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Ceredo, West Virginia?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ceredo, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ceredo, West Virginia?

About 10.1% of people in Ceredo, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ceredo, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ceredo, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 508 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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