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Glenville

West Virginia · 1,537 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 $29,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,400. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
1,537
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,545 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.0
+3%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,333
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,243 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,974
+16%since 2000
from $10,304 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,429)
Black3.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian2.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(228)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,364)
Black6.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.9%(76)
Diversity Score30.1%(462)
Diversity Score
30
+104%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenville, West Virginia?

Glenville, West Virginia has about 1,537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenville, West Virginia earns about $29,333 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Glenville, West Virginia?

About 24.8% 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 33.7% 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 386 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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