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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hinton

West Virginia · 2,880 residents · 2.233 sq mi
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Hinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,323. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 553 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,880
−16%since 1990
from 3,433 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,290 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1,537 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.4
+7%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hinton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,323
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,909
+62%since 1990
from $8,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$258
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,212)
Black6.1%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score15.1%(519)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,641)
Black5.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score15.4%(444)
15
+2%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+19%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, West Virginia?

Hinton, West Virginia has about 2,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hinton, West Virginia earns about $20,323 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 $44,400, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, West Virginia?

About 11.1% 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 27.6% 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 553 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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