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Shady Spring

West Virginia · 2,998 residents · 6.199 sq mi
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Shady Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value is $101,000. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,998
+44%since 2000
from 2,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
484 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Shady Spring
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,064
+28%since 2000
from $14,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,057)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,934)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score5.9%(178)
Diversity Score
6
+281%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Spring, West Virginia?

Shady Spring, West Virginia has about 2,998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Spring, West Virginia?

The typical household in Shady Spring, West Virginia earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Spring, West Virginia expensive?

In Shady Spring, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Spring, West Virginia?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Spring, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Spring, West Virginia?

About 23.6% of people in Shady Spring, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Spring, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Spring, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,192 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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