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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westover

West Virginia · 4,201 residents · 3.045 sq mi
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Westover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $54,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,201
+7%vs 2000
vs 3,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,659 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,715
−36%vs 2000
vs $18,199 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $468 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,681)
Black3.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(451)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,104)
Black1.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.4%(17)
Diversity Score5.7%(238)
Diversity Score
6
−51%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Westover, West Virginia?

Westover, West Virginia has about 4,201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Westover, West Virginia earns about $22,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westover, West Virginia expensive?

In Westover, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Westover, West Virginia?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westover, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westover, West Virginia?

About 13.7% of people in Westover, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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