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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wardensville

West Virginia · 246 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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Wardensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,864. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 125 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+103%since 1990
from 121 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
+103%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
−24%since 1990
from 49.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
871892913934951990201020202024Wardensville
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,864
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,037
+125%since 1990
from $8,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
−15.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−16%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(236)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 31.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wardensville, West Virginia?

Wardensville, West Virginia has about 246 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wardensville, West Virginia earns about $28,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wardensville, West Virginia expensive?

In Wardensville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Wardensville, West Virginia?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wardensville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wardensville, West Virginia?

About 10.2% of people in Wardensville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wardensville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wardensville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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