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War

West Virginia · 862 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 $21,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $40,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
+9%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5446918379831K1990201020202024War
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,923
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,012 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,119
+52%since 2000
from $9,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.8%
−53.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(811)
Black3.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(81)
Diversity Score
9
−24%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in War, West Virginia?

War, West Virginia has about 862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in War, West Virginia earns about $21,923 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 $40,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in War, West Virginia?

About 6.3% 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 40.3% 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 219 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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