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Rupert

West Virginia · 877 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Rupert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,989. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% 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 $77,100. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
877
−7%since 2000
from 940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+4%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8279441K1K1K1990201020202024Rupert
2024909
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,989
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,673
+27%since 2000
from $11,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(911)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(794)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score11.7%(103)
Diversity Score
12
+133%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rupert, West Virginia?

Rupert, West Virginia has about 877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rupert, West Virginia earns about $26,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rupert, West Virginia expensive?

In Rupert, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Rupert, West Virginia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rupert, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rupert, West Virginia?

About 35.6% of people in Rupert, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rupert, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rupert, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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