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West Virginia · 117 residents (2025 est.) · 0.304 sq mi
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Pax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $43,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−52%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+16%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:117 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
641081521962401990201020202024Pax
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,001
+73%since 2000
from $12,746 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−16%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(170)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(69)
Black10.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.7%(30)
Diversity Score
37
+1177%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.8%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−69.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
55.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2012
from 38.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pax, West Virginia?

Pax, West Virginia has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pax, West Virginia earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pax, West Virginia expensive?

In Pax, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $43,300.

How educated are people in Pax, West Virginia?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pax, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pax, West Virginia?

About 32.5% of people in Pax, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pax, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pax, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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