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Peterstown

West Virginia · 653 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 $31,563. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
653
+31%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,066 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−23%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4174925686437181990201020202024Peterstown
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,560
−2%since 2000
from $16,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(638)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(13)
Diversity Score
2
−23%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+2.7 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
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peterstown, West Virginia?

Peterstown, West Virginia has about 653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peterstown, West Virginia earns about $31,563 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Peterstown, West Virginia?

About 14.6% 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 11.9% of people in Peterstown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peterstown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Peterstown, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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