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Whitesville

West Virginia · 514 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 $39,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−1%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,674 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−6%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1262533805076341990201020202024Whitesville
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,317
+39%since 2000
from $13,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(514)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(504)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
Diversity Score
0
−74%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−42%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesville, West Virginia?

Whitesville, West Virginia has about 514 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitesville, West Virginia earns about $39,306 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesville, West Virginia?

About 7.1% 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 31.5% of people in Whitesville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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