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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glenville

West Virginia · 1,544 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Glenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,243. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 379 residents. Median home value is $50,900. At a median age of 23.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,544
−20%since 1990
from 1,923 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,552 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 1,933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.2
−7%since 1990
from 24.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9351K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,243
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,112 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,304
+43%since 1990
from $7,183 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
44.2%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
55.8% rent
2.5
−34%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,885)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(13)
Diversity Score4.9%(94)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,429)
Black3.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian2.3%(36)
Diversity Score14.8%(228)
15
+203%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.8%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenville, West Virginia?

Glenville, West Virginia has about 1,544 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glenville, West Virginia earns about $20,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenville, West Virginia expensive?

In Glenville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Glenville, West Virginia?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glenville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenville, West Virginia?

About 38.5% of people in Glenville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 379 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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