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Sutton

West Virginia · 863 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 $40,469. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,700. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863
−15%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
−4%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058831K1K1K1990201020202024Sutton
2024797
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,134 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,781
+35%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(814)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(32)
Diversity Score
4
+85%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutton, West Virginia?

Sutton, West Virginia has about 863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sutton, West Virginia earns about $40,469 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Sutton, West Virginia?

About 13.7% 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 21.6% 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 76 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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