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Valley Grove

West Virginia · 275 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Valley Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
275
−32%since 2000
from 405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2263735216688151990201020202024Valley Grove
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,832
+16%since 2000
from $20,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(403)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+518%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Grove, West Virginia?

Valley Grove, West Virginia has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Grove, West Virginia?

The typical household in Valley Grove, West Virginia earns about $32,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Grove, West Virginia expensive?

In Valley Grove, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Grove, West Virginia?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Grove, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Grove, West Virginia?

About 13.3% of people in Valley Grove, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Grove, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Grove, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 254 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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