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Hinton

West Virginia · 2,245 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 $35,042. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 635 residents. 11% 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 $76,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,245
−22%since 2000
from 2,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+4%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hinton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,042
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,235
+45%since 2000
from $13,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,994)
Black3.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other4.2%(95)
Diversity Score22.1%(497)
Diversity Score
22
+43%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, West Virginia?

Hinton, West Virginia has about 2,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hinton, West Virginia earns about $35,042 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, West Virginia?

About 11.4% 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 27.9% 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 1,188 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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