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Sutton

West Virginia · 1,011 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Sutton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,134. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

1,011
+8%since 1990
from 939 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,301 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,208 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.6
+16%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7058831K1K1K1990201020202024Sutton
2024797
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,134
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,397
+48%since 1990
from $10,432 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
61.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
38.5% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(917)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score5.8%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(989)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2
−65%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 17.0 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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How many people live in Sutton, West Virginia?

Sutton, West Virginia has about 1,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sutton, West Virginia earns about $25,134 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Sutton, West Virginia?

About 18.7% 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 25.3% of people in Sutton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutton, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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