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Romney

West Virginia · 1,940 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 $22,261. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,500. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% 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

1,940
−3%since 1990
from 1,995 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,835 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,887 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+9%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Romney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,261
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,765
+58%since 1990
from $9,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
50.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
49.8% rent
3.4
+10%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

21.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Romney, West Virginia?

Romney, West Virginia has about 1,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Romney, West Virginia earns about $22,261 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Romney, West Virginia?

About 21.5% 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 24.6% of people in Romney, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Romney, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Romney, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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