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Pax

West Virginia · 167 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 $12,308. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,600. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−4%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
−1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
641081521962401990201020202024Pax
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,308
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,756
+16%since 2000
from $12,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.4%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+198%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+3%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−45%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−65.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
37.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pax, West Virginia?

Pax, West Virginia has about 167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pax, West Virginia earns about $12,308 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Pax, West Virginia?

About 9.2% 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 31.3% 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 6 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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