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Winfield

West Virginia · 2,381 residents (2025 est.) · 2.358 sq mi
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Winfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,276. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 73% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,918
+57%since 2000
from 1,858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,381 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9662K2K3K3K1990201020202024Winfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,276
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,786
+73%since 2000
from $23,564 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+31%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,835)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(83)
Asian2.2%(65)
Other6.4%(187)
Diversity Score26.4%(770)
Diversity Score
26
+1128%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, West Virginia?

Winfield, West Virginia has about 2,918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winfield, West Virginia earns about $103,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winfield, West Virginia expensive?

In Winfield, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $257,100, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, West Virginia?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winfield, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winfield, West Virginia?

About 15.9% of people in Winfield, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winfield, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Winfield, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,754 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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