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Westover

West Virginia · 3,955 residents · 3.045 sq mi
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Westover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,955
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Westover
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,304
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,955
+76%since 2000
from $18,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,335)
Black4.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(128)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.7%(145)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,170)
Diversity Score
30
+158%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+110%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westover, West Virginia?

Westover, West Virginia has about 3,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westover, West Virginia earns about $51,304 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 $146,000, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Westover, West Virginia?

About 35.8% 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 8.1% of people in Westover, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westover, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Westover, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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