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Powellton

West Virginia · 619 residents · 5.353 sq mi
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Powellton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 1,177 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,100. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
−66%since 2000
from 1,796 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3237441K2K2K1990201020202024Powellton
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$19,932
+46%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
−35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,576)
Black9.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(410)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(563)
Black7.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(117)
Diversity Score
19
−18%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powellton, West Virginia?

Powellton, West Virginia has about 619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powellton, West Virginia earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powellton, West Virginia expensive?

In Powellton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $34,100.

How educated are people in Powellton, West Virginia?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Powellton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powellton, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Powellton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powellton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Powellton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,248 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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