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Rainelle

West Virginia · 1,545 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Rainelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,491. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,545
−8%since 1990
from 1,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,388 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,510 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.9
+12%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rainelle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,491
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,959 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,069
+63%since 1990
from $8,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$278
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.9
−5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,669)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,493)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(58)
4
+111%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.0%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−6%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rainelle, West Virginia?

Rainelle, West Virginia has about 1,545 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rainelle, West Virginia earns about $19,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainelle, West Virginia expensive?

In Rainelle, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Rainelle, West Virginia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rainelle, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainelle, West Virginia?

About 28.7% of people in Rainelle, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainelle, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainelle, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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