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War

West Virginia · 623 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 $16,563. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
623
−21%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+20%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5446918379831K1990201020202024War
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,563
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,451
+45%since 2000
from $9,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(580)
Black5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(75)
Diversity Score
12
−4%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+106%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in War, West Virginia?

War, West Virginia has about 623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in War, West Virginia earns about $16,563 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 $35,400, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in War, West Virginia?

About 19.0% 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 49.5% 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 458 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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