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White Sulphur Springs

West Virginia · 2,221 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 $32,125. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,221
−4%since 2000
from 2,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024White Sulphur Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,125
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,915
+28%since 2000
from $14,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+45%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,889)
Black14.9%(346)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(813)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,785)
Black10.9%(242)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(61)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other6.8%(151)
Diversity Score44.9%(997)
Diversity Score
45
+28%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has about 2,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia earns about $32,125 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

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

About 18.6% 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 30.4% 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 642 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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