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Pinch

West Virginia · 3,262 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Pinch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,938. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $156,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
3,262
+16%since 2000
from 2,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
920 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pinch
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,938
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,516 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,091
+45%since 2000
from $21,398 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,778)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,208)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other3%(96)
Diversity Score9.4%(306)
Diversity Score
9
+487%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinch, West Virginia?

Pinch, West Virginia has about 3,262 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinch, West Virginia earns about $65,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinch, West Virginia expensive?

In Pinch, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Pinch, West Virginia?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pinch, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinch, West Virginia?

About 2.3% of people in Pinch, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinch, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinch, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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