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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Marys

West Virginia · 2,017 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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St. Marys has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,755. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,600. With a median age of 41.5, 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 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

2,017
−6%since 1990
from 2,148 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,970 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 2,098 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+3%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Marys
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,755
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,206
+43%since 1990
from $12,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.3
−10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.5%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,986)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score1.5%(30)
1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+6%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Marys, West Virginia?

St. Marys, West Virginia has about 2,017 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in St. Marys, West Virginia?

The typical household in St. Marys, West Virginia earns about $30,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Marys, West Virginia expensive?

In St. Marys, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in St. Marys, West Virginia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Marys, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Marys, West Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in St. Marys, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Marys, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Marys, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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