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Kopperston

West Virginia · 706 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 79.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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
706
−2%since 2023
from 717 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 376 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+12%since 2023
from 45.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
149321493665837201020202024Kopperston
2024706
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,620
+19%since 2023
from $8,892 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
79.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+2%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information51.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food39.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(50)
Diversity Score16.2%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(42)
Diversity Score18.9%(133)
Diversity Score
19
+16%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
Female
63.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kopperston, West Virginia?

Kopperston, West Virginia has about 706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Kopperston, West Virginia expensive?

In Kopperston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,900.

How educated are people in Kopperston, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kopperston, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kopperston, West Virginia?

About 79.0% of people in Kopperston, 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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