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West Virginia · 814 residents (2025 est.) · 0.777 sq mi
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Sutton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,817. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 214 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−21%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+18%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7058831K1K1K1990201020202024Sutton
2024797
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,817
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,134 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,301
+58%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−19%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(989)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(657)
Black4.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other12.5%(100)
Diversity Score37.8%(302)
Diversity Score
38
+1798%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−4%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutton, West Virginia?

Sutton, West Virginia has about 797 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sutton, West Virginia earns about $42,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sutton, West Virginia expensive?

In Sutton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Sutton, West Virginia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sutton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sutton, West Virginia?

About 25.4% of people in Sutton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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