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Pax

West Virginia · 136 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,600. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−22%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
641081521962401990201020202024Pax
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,416
+99%since 2000
from $12,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(130)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−34%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.3%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−61.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pax, West Virginia?

Pax, West Virginia has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pax, West Virginia expensive?

In Pax, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,600.

How educated are people in Pax, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 29.0% 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 25 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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