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Pentress

West Virginia · 135 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
−13%since 2019
from 156 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 257 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+88%since 2019
from 23.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
088176264352201020202024Pentress
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,029
+15%since 2019
from $23,467 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade51.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
10.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2022
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−59.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−59.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
Female
70.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pentress, West Virginia?

Pentress, West Virginia has about 135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pentress, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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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