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War

West Virginia · 788 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 $16,012. Population has fallen 27% since 1990, a loss of 293 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,400. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

788
−27%since 1990
from 1,081 in 1990
1990 – 2025
884 / sq mi
−27%since 1990
from 1,213 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+16%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5446918379831K1990201020202024War
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,012
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,285
+45%since 1990
from $6,397 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.3%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$297
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
30.8% rent
1.5
−19%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,043)
Black3.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(92)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(741)
Black4.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(98)
12
+47%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+6%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 788 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in War, West Virginia earns about $16,012 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 $23,400, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in War, West Virginia?

About 7.7% 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 43.3% of people in War, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has War, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, War, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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