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Rossmore

West Virginia · 152 residents · 0.623 sq mi
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Rossmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,865. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 34 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−18%since 2023
from 186 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 299 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+28%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
17221426631835201020202024Rossmore
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,865
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,121
+163%since 2023
from $12,195 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+39.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
+17%since 2023
from 0.284 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
63.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
Female
32.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossmore, West Virginia?

Rossmore, West Virginia has about 152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rossmore, West Virginia earns about $55,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rossmore, West Virginia?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rossmore, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossmore, West Virginia?

About 27.6% of people in Rossmore, 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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