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Hinkleville

West Virginia · 291 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Hinkleville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has declined 8% since 2023. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−8%since 2023
from 317 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 481 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+10%since 2023
from 40.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
27731936240444620202024Hinkleville
2024291
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,716 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,213
+8%since 2023
from $22,436 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
+1%since 2023
from 0.312 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(38)
Diversity Score26.4%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(29)
Diversity Score22.4%(65)
Diversity Score
22
−15%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Female
57.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinkleville, West Virginia?

Hinkleville, West Virginia has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hinkleville, West Virginia earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hinkleville, West Virginia?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hinkleville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinkleville, West Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Hinkleville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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