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Terra Alta

West Virginia · 1,415 residents · 1.185 sq mi
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Terra Alta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,500. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,415
−3%since 2000
from 1,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,194 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Terra Alta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,774
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,017
+50%since 2000
from $12,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,439)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,341)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other13.3%(188)
Diversity Score30.2%(427)
Diversity Score
30
+2090%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terra Alta, West Virginia?

Terra Alta, West Virginia has about 1,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terra Alta, West Virginia?

The typical household in Terra Alta, West Virginia earns about $40,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terra Alta, West Virginia expensive?

In Terra Alta, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Terra Alta, West Virginia?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Terra Alta, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terra Alta, West Virginia?

About 28.4% of people in Terra Alta, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terra Alta, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Terra Alta, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 294 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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