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Moundsville

West Virginia · 8,093 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Moundsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,399. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,905 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,093
−19%since 2000
from 9,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,784 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+15%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Moundsville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,399
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,661
+62%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(7,578)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(117)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0.2%(15)
Diversity Score6.8%(546)
Diversity Score
7
+24%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moundsville, West Virginia?

Moundsville, West Virginia has about 8,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moundsville, West Virginia earns about $33,399 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Moundsville, West Virginia?

About 9.6% 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 23.6% 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 2,660 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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