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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Piedmont

West Virginia · 1,108 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,200. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6718129531K1K1990201020202024Piedmont
2024735
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.9%(99)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.9%(77)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.3%(59)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.8%(64)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.9%(65)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3416%(177)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.6%(128)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.2%(113)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6412.5%(139)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 748.3%(92)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.5%(83)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.1%(12)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,208
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,190 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,029
−31%vs 2000
vs $11,678 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
27.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$186
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $250 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
53.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.4% in 2000
47.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Piedmont on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(754)
Black21.8%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(879)
Black19.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German17.7%(130)
Irish14%(103)
English3.9%(29)
Scottish3.3%(24)
Italian2.2%(16)
American1.6%(12)
French1.2%(9)
Dutch0.5%(4)
Arab0.3%(2)
Lebanese0.3%(2)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(2)
Polish0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
Swedish0.3%(2)
Welsh0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.6%(118)
Married45.8%(140)
Widowed1%(3)
Divorced14.7%(45)
Women 15+
Never married31.8%(101)
Married42.1%(134)
Widowed7.2%(23)
Divorced18.9%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, West Virginia?

Piedmont, West Virginia has about 1,108 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, West Virginia earns about $15,208 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 $28,200, and the typical rent is about $186 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 27.8% of people in Piedmont, 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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