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Romney

West Virginia · 1,995 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Romney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,200. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,995
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,887 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,091
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,261 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,999
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,765 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$252
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $331 in 2000
US average: $450
54.7%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.2% in 2000
45.3% rent
3.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,872)
Black1.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(147)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,938)
Black1.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score8.5%(170)
9
+12%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Romney, West Virginia?

Romney, West Virginia has about 1,995 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Romney, West Virginia earns about $17,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romney, West Virginia expensive?

In Romney, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Romney, West Virginia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Romney, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romney, West Virginia?

About 19.4% of people in Romney, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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