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Granville

West Virginia · 1,362 residents (2025 est.) · 1.297 sq mi
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Granville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,901. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $138,300. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,257
+62%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.9
−34%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,362 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4261K2K2K3K1990201020202024Granville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,901
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,265
+64%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+19%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
60.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+159%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(742)
Black2.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,079)
Black2.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other9.1%(115)
Diversity Score31.7%(399)
Diversity Score
32
+332%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granville, West Virginia?

Granville, West Virginia has about 1,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granville, West Virginia earns about $31,901 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granville, West Virginia expensive?

In Granville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Granville, West Virginia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Granville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granville, West Virginia?

About 45.8% of people in Granville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Granville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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