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Rivesville

West Virginia · 806 residents (2025 est.) · 0.524 sq mi
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Rivesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,000. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 286 residents. 10% 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 $150,700. With a median age of 47.6, 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 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
−31%since 2000
from 913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,197 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:806 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5457911K1K2K1990201020202024Rivesville
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,617
+132%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−28%since 2010
from 0.561 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(897)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(31)
Asian2.6%(16)
Other8%(50)
Diversity Score34.5%(216)
Diversity Score
35
+1299%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rivesville, West Virginia?

Rivesville, West Virginia has about 627 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rivesville, West Virginia earns about $48,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rivesville, West Virginia expensive?

In Rivesville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Rivesville, West Virginia?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rivesville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rivesville, West Virginia?

About 14.0% of people in Rivesville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rivesville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rivesville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 414 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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