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East Bank

West Virginia · 822 residents · 0.482 sq mi
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East Bank has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,645. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,100. With a median age of 46.3, 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 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
822
−12%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,705 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6788319841K1K1990201020202024East Bank
2024850
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,645
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,781
+13%since 2000
from $18,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services20.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(921)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(782)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(129)
Diversity Score30.7%(253)
Diversity Score
31
+952%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Bank, West Virginia?

East Bank, West Virginia has about 822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Bank, West Virginia?

The typical household in East Bank, West Virginia earns about $46,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Bank, West Virginia expensive?

In East Bank, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in East Bank, West Virginia?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Bank, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Bank, West Virginia?

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

Has East Bank, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, East Bank, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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