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Hedgesville

West Virginia · 300 residents · 0.131 sq mi
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Hedgesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,813. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
+25%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,290 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+12%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762393023644271990201020202024Hedgesville
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,813
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,975
+52%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(219)
Black3.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(255)
Black4.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other14.7%(44)
Diversity Score46%(138)
Diversity Score
46
+301%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+104%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hedgesville, West Virginia?

Hedgesville, West Virginia has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hedgesville, West Virginia earns about $70,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hedgesville, West Virginia expensive?

In Hedgesville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Hedgesville, West Virginia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hedgesville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hedgesville, West Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Hedgesville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hedgesville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hedgesville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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