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Despard

West Virginia · 1,039 residents · 1.465 sq mi
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Despard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,740. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,900. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,039
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,042 in 1990
1990 – 2024
709 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 711 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+7%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7179471K1K2K1990201020202024Despard
2024972
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,740
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,562
+42%since 1990
from $6,744 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.7%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.5
+4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,004)
Black2.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(66)
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Despard, West Virginia?

Despard, West Virginia has about 1,039 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Despard, West Virginia earns about $19,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Despard, West Virginia expensive?

In Despard, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $28,900, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Despard, West Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Despard, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Despard, West Virginia?

About 35.7% of people in Despard, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Despard, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Despard, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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