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Powellton

West Virginia · 493 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 $42,462. Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 1,303 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
−73%since 2000
from 1,796 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3237441K2K2K1990201020202024Powellton
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,462
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$25,773
+89%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
78
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(428)
Black7.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(103)
Diversity Score
21
−8%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powellton, West Virginia?

Powellton, West Virginia has about 493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powellton, West Virginia earns about $42,462 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 $57,100.

How educated are people in Powellton, West Virginia?

About 15.3% 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 23.2% 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 1,374 residents, a change of about -74 percent over that period.

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

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