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Moundsville

West Virginia · 7,659 residents (2025 est.) · 2.907 sq mi
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Moundsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,048. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,129 residents. 17% 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 $118,600. 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
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,869
−21%since 2000
from 9,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,707 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 3,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,659 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Moundsville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,048
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,312
+124%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−21%since 2010
from 0.604 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(9,707)
Black0.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(116)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(543)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(7,248)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(421)
Diversity Score18.5%(1,458)
Diversity Score
19
+241%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
10.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moundsville, West Virginia?

Moundsville, West Virginia has about 7,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moundsville, West Virginia earns about $49,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moundsville, West Virginia expensive?

In Moundsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Moundsville, West Virginia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moundsville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moundsville, West Virginia?

About 22.5% of people in Moundsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moundsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Moundsville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,884 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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