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Mabscott

West Virginia · 1,341 residents · 0.925 sq mi
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Mabscott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,021. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,341
−4%since 2000
from 1,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mabscott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,021
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,896
+40%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,192)
Black6.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score18.3%(246)
Diversity Score
18
+31%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mabscott, West Virginia?

Mabscott, West Virginia has about 1,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mabscott, West Virginia earns about $33,021 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Mabscott, West Virginia?

About 20.2% 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 17.5% 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 234 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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