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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oak Hill

West Virginia · 6,812 residents · 9.746 sq mi
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Oak Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,606. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,200. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,812
−10%vs 2000
vs 7,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
699 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,606
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,792 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,778
−25%vs 2000
vs $14,347 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$294
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
2.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(7,016)
Black4.8%(364)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(64)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(1,108)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,443)
Black4.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(36)
Asian0.8%(57)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score14.1%(960)
14
−4%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

Oak Hill, West Virginia has about 6,812 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

The typical household in Oak Hill, West Virginia earns about $18,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Hill, West Virginia expensive?

In Oak Hill, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Hill, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

About 20.5% of people in Oak Hill, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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