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Weston

West Virginia · 4,110 residents · 1.943 sq mi
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Weston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,066. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% 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 $80,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,110
−5%since 2000
from 4,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,115 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,066
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,716
+26%since 2000
from $14,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,223)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(145)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,945)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(54)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other1.6%(64)
Diversity Score10%(409)
Diversity Score
10
+197%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
14.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weston, West Virginia?

Weston, West Virginia has about 4,110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weston, West Virginia earns about $27,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weston, West Virginia expensive?

In Weston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Weston, West Virginia?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Weston, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weston, West Virginia?

About 20.3% of people in Weston, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weston, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Weston, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 884 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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