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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sistersville

West Virginia · 1,588 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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Sistersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,799. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,588
−12%since 1990
from 1,797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,025 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 3,423 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+9%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sistersville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,799
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,267
+36%since 1990
from $11,227 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
26.2% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(68)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,575)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.1%(18)
1
−71%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sistersville, West Virginia?

Sistersville, West Virginia has about 1,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sistersville, West Virginia earns about $26,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sistersville, West Virginia expensive?

In Sistersville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Sistersville, West Virginia?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sistersville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sistersville, West Virginia?

About 22.4% of people in Sistersville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sistersville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sistersville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 209 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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