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Peterstown

West Virginia · 499 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Peterstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,036. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

499
−10%since 1990
from 553 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,579 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,750 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.3
+25%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4174925686437181990201020202024Peterstown
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,036
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,964
+88%since 1990
from $9,033 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.5
−12%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(547)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2
−7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peterstown, West Virginia?

Peterstown, West Virginia has about 499 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Peterstown, West Virginia earns about $23,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peterstown, West Virginia expensive?

In Peterstown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Peterstown, West Virginia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Peterstown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peterstown, West Virginia?

About 17.8% of people in Peterstown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peterstown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Peterstown, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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