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Prosperity

West Virginia · 1,371 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Prosperity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,371
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,310 in 2000
1990 – 2024
558 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Prosperity
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,111
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,632 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,712
−45%vs 2000
vs $19,552 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.2%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
+10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
11.4% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,280)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(52)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score0.9%(12)
1
−77%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.8%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prosperity, West Virginia?

Prosperity, West Virginia has about 1,371 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Prosperity, West Virginia earns about $21,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prosperity, West Virginia expensive?

In Prosperity, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Prosperity, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Prosperity, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prosperity, West Virginia?

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

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

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