26764

Terra Alta, WV

Total Population

4,594

Median Household Income

$55,821

Median Home Value

$113,400

Median Rent

$712

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$55,821

100% above state median

Home Value

$113,400

100.1% above state median

Rent

$712

100% above state median

Median Age

43.7 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 Terra Alta, WV

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

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.2% 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

$55,821

-25.7% 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: 2.52 people

Total Households

1,783

Family Households

51.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

32.5%

#2 Industry

Finance

16.1%

#3 Industry

Construction

12.9%

Total Employed Residents:966

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

7.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.6%

11 workers

Public Transit

0.5%

8 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,698

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.5%

1,820 employed

Labor Force

1,947

127 unemployed

Median Age

43.7 years

Per Capita Income

$25,332

Poverty Rate

21.2%

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