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CITY · 2020 ACS

Sprague

West Virginia · 1,289 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Sprague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,620. Population has grown 22% since 2021. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,700. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,289
+22%vs 2021
vs 1,055 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,046 / sq mi
+22%vs 2021
vs 1,675 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.6
−21%vs 2021
vs 51.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9181K1K1K1K20202024Sprague
2024952
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $53,207 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$44,720
−28%vs 2021
vs $62,011 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
26.7%
−9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$94,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $97,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
65.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.9% in 2021
34.5% rent
1.8
+1%vs 2021
vs 1.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(783)
Black13.9%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(125)
Diversity Score52%(548)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,064)
Black8.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian1%(13)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score31.8%(410)
32
−39%vs 2021
vs 52 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−4%vs 2021
vs 24.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.0%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
13.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
48.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
23.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.6% in 2021
52.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sprague, West Virginia?

Sprague, West Virginia has about 1,289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sprague, West Virginia earns about $51,620 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 $94,700.

How educated are people in Sprague, West Virginia?

About 3.5% 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 26.7% of people in Sprague, 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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