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Hinton

West Virginia · 2,149 residents (2025 est.) · 2.233 sq mi
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Hinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,610. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 794 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,900. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,086
−28%since 2000
from 2,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−19%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hinton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,610
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,323 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,980
+87%since 2000
from $13,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+11%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,641)
Black5.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,725)
Black13.7%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(47)
Diversity Score37.1%(774)
Diversity Score
37
+140%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, West Virginia?

Hinton, West Virginia has about 2,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hinton, West Virginia earns about $37,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinton, West Virginia expensive?

In Hinton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, West Virginia?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hinton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinton, West Virginia?

About 35.0% of people in Hinton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,347 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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