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Pratt

West Virginia · 483 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Pratt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,722. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,600. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
−12%since 2000
from 551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,689 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+7%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3083984885786681990201020202024Pratt
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,722
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,214
+82%since 2000
from $18,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(538)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(447)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.6%(27)
Diversity Score
6
+103%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pratt, West Virginia?

Pratt, West Virginia has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pratt, West Virginia earns about $54,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pratt, West Virginia expensive?

In Pratt, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $128,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Pratt, West Virginia?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pratt, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pratt, West Virginia?

About 12.9% of people in Pratt, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pratt, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pratt, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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