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26704

Augusta, WV

Total Population
5,031
Median Household Income
$70,455
Median Home Value
$212,000
Median Rent
$679

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$70,455
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$212,000
100.2% above state median
Rent
$679
100% above state median
Median Age
52.6 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 Augusta, WV

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

Mature population with median age of 52.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.9%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 15.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$70,455
-6.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.53 people

Total Households
1,872
Family Households
50.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
30.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
#3 Industry
Education
11.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,240

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.3%
181 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,755
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.3% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.1%
1,831 employed
Labor Force
1,885
54 unemployed
Median Age
52.6 years
Per Capita Income
$32,057
Poverty Rate
15.6%

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