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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

White Sulphur Springs

West Virginia · 2,315 residents · 1.873 sq mi
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White Sulphur Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,694. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 548 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,315
−19%since 1990
from 2,863 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,236 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 1,529 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+16%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024White Sulphur Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,694
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,822
+46%since 1990
from $10,166 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,301)
Black18.6%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,889)
Black14.9%(346)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score35.1%(813)
35
−16%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia?

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has about 2,315 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia?

The typical household in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia earns about $26,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia expensive?

In White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia?

About 17.6% of people in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 548 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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