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Sutton

West Virginia · 994 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 $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $84,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
−2%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
−1%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058831K1K1K1990201020202024Sutton
2024797
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,134 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,337
+19%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(969)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(50)
Diversity Score
5
+153%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutton, West Virginia?

Sutton, West Virginia has about 994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sutton, West Virginia earns about $25,625 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Sutton, West Virginia?

About 21.9% 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 26.9% 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 55 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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