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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oak Hill

West Virginia · 7,589 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 $24,792. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,100. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,589
+11%since 1990
from 6,812 in 1990
1990 – 2025
779 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 699 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+9%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,792
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,347
+33%since 1990
from $10,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

9.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

Oak Hill, West Virginia has about 7,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oak Hill, West Virginia earns about $24,792 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

About 9.9% 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 17.7% of people in Oak Hill, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Hill, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Hill, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 777 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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