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Piedmont

West Virginia · 691 residents (2025 est.) · 0.381 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,375. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 279 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
−28%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,929 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+18%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:691 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6718129531K1K1990201020202024Piedmont
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,190 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,180
+81%since 2000
from $11,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−4%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(754)
Black21.8%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(478)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(622)
Black11.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(31)
Diversity Score33.7%(248)
Diversity Score
34
−29%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2017
from 48.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, West Virginia?

Piedmont, West Virginia has about 735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, West Virginia earns about $42,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont, West Virginia expensive?

In Piedmont, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, West Virginia?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, West Virginia?

About 23.9% of people in Piedmont, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 373 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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