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Shrewsbury

West Virginia · 517 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 $47,969. Population has fallen 36% since 2019, a loss of 285 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 45.1, 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 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−36%since 2019
from 802 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
−36%since 2019
from 2,785 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+9%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
259413567720874201020202024Shrewsbury
2024310
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,969
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,679 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,886
−1%since 2019
from $25,236 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+45%since 2019
from 1.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(21)
Diversity Score6.4%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(490)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(25)
Diversity Score
5
−23%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+6%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
44.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

Shrewsbury, West Virginia has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shrewsbury, West Virginia earns about $47,969 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 $77,100.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, West Virginia?

About 20.6% 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 1.4% of people in Shrewsbury, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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