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Whitesville

West Virginia · 520 residents · 0.307 sq mi
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Whitesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

520
+1%since 1990
from 514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,694 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,674 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.0
+13%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1262533805076341990201020202024Whitesville
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,217
+30%since 1990
from $10,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
54.5%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
45.5% rent
2.5
+2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(514)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+13%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesville, West Virginia?

Whitesville, West Virginia has about 520 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Whitesville, West Virginia earns about $19,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesville, West Virginia expensive?

In Whitesville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesville, West Virginia?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesville, West Virginia?

About 29.9% of people in Whitesville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitesville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitesville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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