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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Follansbee

West Virginia · 3,115 residents · 1.843 sq mi
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Follansbee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,818. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,200. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,115
−7%since 1990
from 3,339 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,690 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,812 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+11%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Follansbee
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,818
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,824
+49%since 1990
from $11,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(81)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,076)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score1.6%(50)
2
−34%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+6%since 1990
from 16.7 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 Follansbee, West Virginia?

Follansbee, West Virginia has about 3,115 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Follansbee, West Virginia earns about $30,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Follansbee, West Virginia expensive?

In Follansbee, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Follansbee, West Virginia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Follansbee, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Follansbee, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of people in Follansbee, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Follansbee, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Follansbee, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 224 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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