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Dupont City

West Virginia · 501 residents · 0.17 sq mi
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Dupont City is home to 501 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 51.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Median home value sits at $190,900.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

501
+10%since 2023
from 455 in 2023
2020 – 2024
3,018 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 2,741 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.2
+6%since 2023
from 48.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.17 sq mi
Population, 20202024
38844650556362220202024Dupont City
2024501
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3430.3%(152)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.2%(101)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(68)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.6%(58)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,678
+31%since 2023
from $37,099 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.567
−7%since 2023
from 0.611 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$190,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
57.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
42.1% rent
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.61 people
−4%since 2023
from 1.67 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(467)
Black4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
16
+40%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.8%(14)
Ancestry
English37.3%(187)
Irish12.2%(61)
American10%(50)
Scotch-Irish7.4%(37)
Polish5.8%(29)
German4.8%(24)
Dutch2.4%(12)
Scottish2.2%(11)
British1.6%(8)
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+9%since 2023
from 19.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
32.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
36.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
39.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.2%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married59.6%(189)
Married37.2%(118)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.2%(10)
Women 15+
Never married14.7%(27)
Married57.6%(106)
Widowed22.8%(42)
Divorced4.9%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
63.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.6%
US average: 13.8%
30.1%
US average: 18.4%
28.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
48.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)59.6%(31)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era15.4%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 52 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Dupont City, West Virginia?

Dupont City, West Virginia has about 501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Dupont City, West Virginia expensive?

In Dupont City, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $190,900.

How educated are people in Dupont City, West Virginia?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dupont City, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dupont City, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Dupont City, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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