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Mannington

West Virginia · 1,910 residents (2025 est.) · 1.093 sq mi
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Mannington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,286. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,000. With a median age of 46.1, 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 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,829
−14%since 2000
from 2,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,910 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mannington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,286
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,852
+144%since 2000
from $13,036 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+9%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,086)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(58)
Diversity Score10.7%(195)
Diversity Score
11
+544%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mannington, West Virginia?

Mannington, West Virginia has about 1,829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mannington, West Virginia earns about $54,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mannington, West Virginia expensive?

In Mannington, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,000, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Mannington, West Virginia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mannington, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mannington, West Virginia?

About 10.5% of people in Mannington, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mannington, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mannington, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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