24910

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.

Location Map

Alderson, WV 24910

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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)

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%