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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rivesville

West Virginia · 913 residents · 0.524 sq mi
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Rivesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,700. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

913
−12%since 1990
from 1,041 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,742 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,987 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.5
+5%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5457911K1K2K1990201020202024Rivesville
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,543 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,085
+45%since 1990
from $9,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.3
+15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(897)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2
+15%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rivesville, West Virginia?

Rivesville, West Virginia has about 913 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rivesville, West Virginia earns about $25,700 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 $59,100, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Rivesville, West Virginia?

About 10.4% 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 19.9% 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 128 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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