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Sprague

West Virginia · 952 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Sprague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,400. With a median age of 44.0, 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 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
−2%since 2023
from 971 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,511 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,541 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
−20%since 2023
from 54.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9181K1K1K1K20202024Sprague
2024952
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,643 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,814
+18%since 2023
from $23,623 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−5%since 2023
from 0.296 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−63.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(830)
Black10.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(40)
Diversity Score32.1%(312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(876)
Black5.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score18.7%(178)
Diversity Score
19
−42%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−12%since 2023
from 13.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
Female
48.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sprague, West Virginia?

Sprague, West Virginia has about 952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sprague, West Virginia earns about $64,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sprague, West Virginia expensive?

In Sprague, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,400.

How educated are people in Sprague, West Virginia?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sprague, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sprague, West Virginia?

About 3.8% of people in Sprague, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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