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Rainelle

West Virginia · 1,505 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 $28,017. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,505
−3%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−1%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rainelle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,017
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,668
+18%since 2000
from $14,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,493)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,451)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.5%(82)
Diversity Score16.3%(245)
Diversity Score
16
+334%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainelle, West Virginia?

Rainelle, West Virginia has about 1,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rainelle, West Virginia earns about $28,017 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Rainelle, West Virginia?

About 7.1% 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 25.0% 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 176 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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