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Hometown

West Virginia · 756 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Hometown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,876. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $142,600. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

756
+8%since 2023
from 699 in 2023
2010 – 2024
943 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 872 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.6
−1%since 2023
from 57.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
421543666788910201020202024Hometown
2024756
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,876
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,521
−7%since 2023
from $25,314 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
30.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.476
+37%since 2023
from 0.349 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing12.7%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$142,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
55.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
44.6% rent
22.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
52.6%
+52.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+19%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

78.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
35.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
56.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Hometown, West Virginia?

Hometown, West Virginia has about 756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hometown, West Virginia earns about $28,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hometown, West Virginia expensive?

In Hometown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $142,600.

How educated are people in Hometown, West Virginia?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hometown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hometown, West Virginia?

About 30.2% of people in Hometown, 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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