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Rainelle

West Virginia · 1,190 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 $29,536. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 355 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,800. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,190
−23%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
−7%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rainelle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,536
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,262
+37%since 2000
from $14,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,096)
Black1.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score9.3%(111)
Diversity Score
9
+148%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainelle, West Virginia?

Rainelle, West Virginia has about 1,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rainelle, West Virginia earns about $29,536 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Rainelle, West Virginia?

About 16.3% 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 29.5% 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 491 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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