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Granville

West Virginia · 781 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 $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
Unchangedsince 2000
from 778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4261K2K2K3K1990201020202024Granville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,063
+63%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+57%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(736)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score12%(93)
Diversity Score
12
+63%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granville, West Virginia?

Granville, West Virginia has about 781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granville, West Virginia earns about $29,375 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Granville, West Virginia?

About 9.7% 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 8.9% 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 19 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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