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Reedsville

West Virginia · 524 residents (2025 est.) · 0.651 sq mi
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Reedsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,400. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−3%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+76%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3834565306036771990201020202024Reedsville
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,152
+159%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
−25%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(483)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score10.1%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+945%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reedsville, West Virginia?

Reedsville, West Virginia has about 504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reedsville, West Virginia earns about $66,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reedsville, West Virginia expensive?

In Reedsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $182,400, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Reedsville, West Virginia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Reedsville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reedsville, West Virginia?

About 3.7% of people in Reedsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reedsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Reedsville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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