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Mabscott

West Virginia · 1,259 residents (2025 est.) · 0.925 sq mi
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Mabscott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
1,396
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+7%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,259 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mabscott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,223
+80%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+29%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,309)
Black5.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,282)
Black1.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.8%(67)
Diversity Score19.2%(268)
Diversity Score
19
+38%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mabscott, West Virginia?

Mabscott, West Virginia has about 1,396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mabscott, West Virginia earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mabscott, West Virginia expensive?

In Mabscott, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $159,700, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Mabscott, West Virginia?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mabscott, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mabscott, West Virginia?

About 16.7% of people in Mabscott, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mabscott, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mabscott, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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