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Nitro

West Virginia · 7,178 residents · 5.345 sq mi
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Nitro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
7,178
+5%since 2000
from 6,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Nitro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,322
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,952
+14%since 2000
from $17,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(6,581)
Black1.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(407)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(6,729)
Black2.3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0.4%(28)
Diversity Score11.9%(856)
Diversity Score
12
+100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nitro, West Virginia?

Nitro, West Virginia has about 7,178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nitro, West Virginia earns about $40,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nitro, West Virginia expensive?

In Nitro, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Nitro, West Virginia?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nitro, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nitro, West Virginia?

About 13.6% of people in Nitro, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nitro, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nitro, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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