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Shinnston

West Virginia · 2,328 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Shinnston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,215. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $111,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
2,328
+1%since 2000
from 2,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,392 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+7%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shinnston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,215
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,550
+62%since 2000
from $16,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,233)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,167)
Black1.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(31)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other4.6%(108)
Diversity Score18.4%(428)
Diversity Score
18
+369%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shinnston, West Virginia?

Shinnston, West Virginia has about 2,328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shinnston, West Virginia earns about $59,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shinnston, West Virginia expensive?

In Shinnston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Shinnston, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shinnston, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shinnston, West Virginia?

About 13.5% of people in Shinnston, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shinnston, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shinnston, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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