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Prince

West Virginia · 116 residents · 1.828 sq mi
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Prince has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,804. Population has fallen 38% since 2011, a loss of 70 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
116
−38%vs 2011
vs 186 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
−38%vs 2011
vs 102 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+40%vs 2011
vs 32.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,804
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,712 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$18,529
+2%vs 2011
vs $18,078 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.318 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade70.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−19.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−56%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2012
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
+15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
Female
68.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince, West Virginia?

Prince, West Virginia has about 116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince, West Virginia earns about $55,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince, West Virginia expensive?

In Prince, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Prince, West Virginia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Prince, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince, West Virginia?

About 14.0% of people in Prince, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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