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Eleanor

West Virginia · 1,518 residents · 2.14 sq mi
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Eleanor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,518
+13%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+1%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eleanor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,150
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,455
+2%since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,332)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,478)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.6%(24)
Diversity Score6.9%(104)
Diversity Score
7
+271%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eleanor, West Virginia?

Eleanor, West Virginia has about 1,518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eleanor, West Virginia earns about $30,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eleanor, West Virginia expensive?

In Eleanor, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Eleanor, West Virginia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eleanor, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eleanor, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of people in Eleanor, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eleanor, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Eleanor, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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