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Shrewsbury

West Virginia · 310 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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Shrewsbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,818. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 68.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

310
−6%since 2023
from 329 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,076 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,142 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.9
+2%since 2023
from 67.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
259413567720874201020202024Shrewsbury
2024310
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,818
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,674 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,776
−12%since 2023
from $36,187 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.295
−6%since 2023
from 0.315 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$85,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
8.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+7%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(22)
7
+6%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
50.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

Shrewsbury, West Virginia has about 310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shrewsbury, West Virginia earns about $48,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shrewsbury, West Virginia expensive?

In Shrewsbury, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,300.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shrewsbury, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Shrewsbury, 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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