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Welch

West Virginia · 2,683 residents · 6.037 sq mi
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Welch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,795. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,683
−13%since 1990
from 3,069 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
444 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 508 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.6
+9%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Welch
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,795
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,308
+48%since 1990
from $11,025 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,490)
Black18.3%(563)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,105)
Black19.2%(514)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,119)
Diversity Score
42
+8%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.7%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+18%since 1990
from 15.6 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 Welch, West Virginia?

Welch, West Virginia has about 2,683 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Welch, West Virginia earns about $19,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welch, West Virginia expensive?

In Welch, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Welch, West Virginia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Welch, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welch, West Virginia?

About 28.9% of people in Welch, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welch, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Welch, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 386 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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