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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Granville

West Virginia · 778 residents · 1.297 sq mi
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Granville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−3%since 1990
from 800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
−4%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4261K2K2K3K1990201020202024Granville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,583
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,314 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,958
+28%since 1990
from $10,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
41.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−38%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(775)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score9.4%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(742)
Black2.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score7.3%(57)
Diversity Score
7
−22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−25%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

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granville, West Virginia?

Granville, West Virginia has about 778 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Granville, West Virginia earns about $22,583 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Granville, West Virginia?

About 7.2% 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 27.7% of people in Granville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Granville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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