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Prosperity

West Virginia · 1,345 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Prosperity has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,400. With a median age of 45.2, 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 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,345
+3%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
547 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+13%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Prosperity
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,724
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,182
+3%since 2000
from $19,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,170)
Black3.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian1.5%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(206)
Diversity Score
15
+283%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosperity, West Virginia?

Prosperity, West Virginia has about 1,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prosperity, West Virginia earns about $58,724 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 $106,400, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Prosperity, West Virginia?

About 19.7% 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 22.2% of people in Prosperity, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prosperity, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Prosperity, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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