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Piedmont

West Virginia · 718 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 $35,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 296 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,700. The poverty rate of 22.3% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
718
−29%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,885 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 2,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6718129531K1K1990201020202024Piedmont
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,190 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,226
+99%since 2000
from $11,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
52.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(496)
Black18.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other15.2%(109)
Diversity Score64.1%(460)
Diversity Score
64
+36%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, West Virginia?

Piedmont, West Virginia has about 718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, West Virginia earns about $35,250 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, West Virginia?

About 3.4% 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 22.3% 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 390 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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