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War

West Virginia · 1,081 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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War has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,382. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,700. The poverty rate of 46.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,081
+37%vs 2000
vs 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,213 / sq mi
+37%vs 2000
vs 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−14%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5446918379831K1990201020202024War
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,382
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,012 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,397
−31%vs 2000
vs $9,285 in 2000
US average: $14,340
46.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $297 in 2000
US average: $450
66.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
1.8
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(741)
Black4.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(98)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,043)
Black3.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(92)
8
−32%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in War, West Virginia?

War, West Virginia has about 1,081 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in War, West Virginia earns about $10,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is War, West Virginia expensive?

In War, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $18,700, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in War, West Virginia?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in War, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in War, West Virginia?

About 46.4% of people in War, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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