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Alderson, WV

Total Population
4,570
Median Household Income
$37,348
Median Home Value
$117,300
Median Rent
$755

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$37,348
100% above state median
Home Value
$117,300
100.1% above state median
Rent
$755
100% above state median
Median Age
50.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alderson, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 50.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 9.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$37,348
-50.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.35 people

Total Households
1,622
Family Households
41.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
28.1%
#2 Industry
Education
26.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
13.1%
Total Employed Residents:892

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
19.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.2%
29 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,290
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.6%
1,371 employed
Labor Force
1,513
142 unemployed
Median Age
50.4 years
Per Capita Income
$22,211
Poverty Rate
13.6%