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Mabscott

West Virginia · 1,408 residents · 0.925 sq mi
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Mabscott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,408
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mabscott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,813
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,109
+35%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,280)
Black5.1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(13)
Diversity Score17%(240)
Diversity Score
17
+22%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mabscott, West Virginia?

Mabscott, West Virginia has about 1,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mabscott, West Virginia earns about $46,813 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Mabscott, West Virginia?

About 23.8% 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 14.3% 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 167 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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