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Clendenin

West Virginia · 854 residents · 1.442 sq mi
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Clendenin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,778. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
854
−23%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7979691K1K1K1990201020202024Clendenin
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,778
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,171
+10%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,103)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(807)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score8.9%(76)
Diversity Score
9
+884%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clendenin, West Virginia?

Clendenin, West Virginia has about 854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clendenin, West Virginia earns about $42,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clendenin, West Virginia expensive?

In Clendenin, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Clendenin, West Virginia?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clendenin, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clendenin, West Virginia?

About 8.0% of people in Clendenin, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clendenin, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clendenin, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 349 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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