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Craigsville

West Virginia · 2,190 residents · 6.07 sq mi
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Craigsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,943. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,190
−1%since 2000
from 2,204 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
361 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Craigsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,943
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,631 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,985
+111%since 2000
from $13,233 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−7%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,185)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(23)
Other1.3%(29)
Diversity Score5.8%(128)
Diversity Score
6
+541%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
43.4%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, West Virginia?

Craigsville, West Virginia has about 2,190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Craigsville, West Virginia earns about $39,943 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craigsville, West Virginia expensive?

In Craigsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, West Virginia?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Craigsville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craigsville, West Virginia?

About 6.1% of people in Craigsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craigsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Craigsville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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