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Hooverson Heights

West Virginia · 2,582 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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Hooverson Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,712. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,800. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,582
−11%since 2000
from 2,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+18%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hooverson Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,712
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,670
+60%since 2000
from $16,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,865)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,410)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.6%(92)
Diversity Score12.4%(319)
Diversity Score
12
+475%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia?

Hooverson Heights, West Virginia has about 2,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia earns about $59,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooverson Heights, West Virginia expensive?

In Hooverson Heights, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia?

About 7.3% of people in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooverson Heights, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooverson Heights, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 474 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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