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Thurmond

West Virginia · 6 residents (2025 est.) · 0.091 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 2 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5
−29%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281

PEP 2025 EST:6 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
091928371990201020202024Thurmond
20245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
100.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2010
from 50.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Female
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2017
from 25.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurmond, West Virginia?

Thurmond, West Virginia has about 5 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Thurmond, West Virginia?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thurmond, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurmond, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Thurmond, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurmond, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurmond, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -85 percent over that period.

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

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