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Shrewsbury

West Virginia · 652 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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Shrewsbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+4%vs 2011
vs 628 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,264 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 2,181 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
−7%vs 2011
vs 47.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
259413567720874201020202024Shrewsbury
2024310
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,470
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,115 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,332
−21%vs 2011
vs $24,488 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.238
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.267 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−57.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.8% in 2011
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−2%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(58)
Diversity Score21%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other9%(58)
Diversity Score20.8%(135)
Diversity Score
21
−1%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 21.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
Female
46.8%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

Shrewsbury, West Virginia has about 652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shrewsbury, West Virginia earns about $51,470 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 $70,000.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

About 11.3% 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 4.5% of people in Shrewsbury, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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