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Pentress

West Virginia · 175 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Pentress is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,625. Population has fallen 44% since 2011, a loss of 137 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 149% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−44%vs 2011
vs 312 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
−44%vs 2011
vs 515 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+45%vs 2011
vs 30.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
088176264352201020202024Pentress
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,955 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2015
Per capita income
$25,200
+13%vs 2011
vs $22,353 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.188
+61%vs 2011
vs 0.117 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing28%
US avg: 0.5%
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$68,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2014
Median gross rent
$652
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−57.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.8% in 2011
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2022
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 22.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.7%
+20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
Female
62.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pentress, West Virginia?

Pentress, West Virginia has about 175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pentress, West Virginia earns about $95,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pentress, West Virginia expensive?

In Pentress, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Pentress, West Virginia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pentress, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pentress, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Pentress, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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