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Durbin

West Virginia · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 0.572 sq mi
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Durbin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $98,500. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−16%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+42%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2002302612913211990201020202024Durbin
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,987
+147%since 2000
from $10,937 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+24%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(259)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−65%since 2000
from 42.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% 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
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.8%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2012
from 41.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durbin, West Virginia?

Durbin, West Virginia has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Durbin, West Virginia earns about $59,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durbin, West Virginia expensive?

In Durbin, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,500.

How educated are people in Durbin, West Virginia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Durbin, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durbin, West Virginia?

About 13.6% of people in Durbin, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durbin, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Durbin, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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