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Oak Hill

West Virginia · 8,179 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 $43,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,179
+8%since 2000
from 7,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+1%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,083
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,056
+68%since 2000
from $14,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(7,071)
Black5.4%(444)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(157)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other2.2%(179)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,967)
Diversity Score
24
+65%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+101%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

Oak Hill, West Virginia has about 8,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Hill, West Virginia earns about $43,083 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 $106,600, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, West Virginia?

About 15.7% 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 20.7% 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 1,367 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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