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Pax

West Virginia · 174 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Pax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% 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

174
+8%since 1990
from 161 in 1990
1990 – 2025
572 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 530 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−9%since 1990
from 46.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
641081521962401990201020202024Pax
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,875
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,746
+39%since 1990
from $9,164 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−18.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
21.8% rent
1.8
+22%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(151)
Black6.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(23)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(170)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
3
−80%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+34%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pax, West Virginia?

Pax, West Virginia has about 174 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pax, West Virginia earns about $21,875 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 $39,100, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Pax, West Virginia?

About 5.4% 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 9.7% of people in Pax, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pax, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pax, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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