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Pineville

West Virginia · 663 residents (2025 est.) · 0.768 sq mi
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Pineville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,528. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 247 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,300. With a median age of 69.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−35%since 2000
from 715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.1
+47%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:663 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3965797629441K1990201020202024Pineville
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,528
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,008 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,640
+65%since 2000
from $25,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+9%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(705)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(390)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score35.7%(167)
Diversity Score
36
+1183%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−8%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
47.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pineville, West Virginia?

Pineville, West Virginia has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pineville, West Virginia earns about $56,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pineville, West Virginia expensive?

In Pineville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,300.

How educated are people in Pineville, West Virginia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pineville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pineville, West Virginia?

About 13.2% of people in Pineville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pineville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pineville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 463 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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