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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paw Paw

West Virginia · 524 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Paw Paw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

524
−2%since 1990
from 536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
989 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,011 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3844625416206981990201020202024Paw Paw
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,377
+120%since 1990
from $7,898 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.7
−28%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(466)
Black11.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(6)
Diversity Score28.8%(155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(462)
Black7.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(133)
25
−12%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.3 min
+20%since 1990
from 32.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paw Paw, West Virginia?

Paw Paw, West Virginia has about 524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Paw Paw, West Virginia earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paw Paw, West Virginia expensive?

In Paw Paw, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Paw Paw, West Virginia?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paw Paw, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paw Paw, West Virginia?

About 18.1% of people in Paw Paw, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paw Paw, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Paw Paw, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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