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Crab Orchard

West Virginia · 2,416 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Crab Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,330. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% 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 $140,300. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,416
−12%since 2000
from 2,761 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,074 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+24%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9492K2K3K3K1990201020202024Crab Orchard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,330
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,132
−9%since 2000
from $22,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+77%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,702)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,285)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.1%(51)
Diversity Score10.2%(247)
Diversity Score
10
+153%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−5%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crab Orchard, West Virginia?

Crab Orchard, West Virginia has about 2,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, West Virginia?

The typical household in Crab Orchard, West Virginia earns about $42,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crab Orchard, West Virginia expensive?

In Crab Orchard, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Crab Orchard, West Virginia?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crab Orchard, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crab Orchard, West Virginia?

About 24.0% of people in Crab Orchard, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crab Orchard, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Crab Orchard, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 523 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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