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Kopperston

West Virginia · 569 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Kopperston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,932. Population has grown 28% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
569
+28%since 2019
from 446 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
+28%since 2019
from 234 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−26%since 2019
from 51.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
149321493665837201020202024Kopperston
2024706
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,932
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,156 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$42,327
+3%since 2019
from $40,906 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services44.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$43,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
31.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+3%since 2019
from 0.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(381)
Black6.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(38)
Diversity Score32.4%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(550)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(40)
Diversity Score18.7%(106)
Diversity Score
19
−42%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
39.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Female
49.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kopperston, West Virginia?

Kopperston, West Virginia has about 569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kopperston, West Virginia earns about $56,932 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 $43,800.

How educated are people in Kopperston, West Virginia?

About 10.4% 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 35.1% 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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