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Kopperston

West Virginia · 616 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Kopperston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 410 residents. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
616
+199%vs 2011
vs 206 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
323 / sq mi
+199%vs 2011
vs 108 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+387%vs 2011
vs 7.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
149321493665837201020202024Kopperston
2024706
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $17,188 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,322
+47%vs 2011
vs $9,749 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+21.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+31%vs 2011
vs 0.339 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
−36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian1%(6)
Other3.6%(22)
Diversity Score12.1%(75)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
−16.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.6%
+27.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.8%
+20.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
Female
43.9%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.3% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kopperston, West Virginia?

Kopperston, West Virginia has about 616 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kopperston, West Virginia earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kopperston, West Virginia expensive?

In Kopperston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Kopperston, West Virginia?

About 28.7% 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 44.4% of people in Kopperston, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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