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Granville

West Virginia · 1,355 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 $27,457. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,000. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,355
+74%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.9
−31%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4261K2K2K3K1990201020202024Granville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,457
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,185
+9%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
75.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,126)
Black6.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(45)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score26.7%(362)
Diversity Score
27
+263%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granville, West Virginia?

Granville, West Virginia has about 1,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Granville, West Virginia earns about $27,457 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 $81,000, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Granville, West Virginia?

About 8.2% 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 49.2% 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 555 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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