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Ronceverte

West Virginia · 1,572 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Ronceverte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,572
+1%since 2000
from 1,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ronceverte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,482
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,550
+60%since 2000
from $14,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,411)
Black7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(302)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,381)
Black5.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(37)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score22%(345)
Diversity Score
22
+13%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ronceverte, West Virginia?

Ronceverte, West Virginia has about 1,572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ronceverte, West Virginia earns about $43,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ronceverte, West Virginia expensive?

In Ronceverte, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Ronceverte, West Virginia?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ronceverte, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ronceverte, West Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in Ronceverte, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ronceverte, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ronceverte, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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