Population 822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arthurdale
Household size in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Arthurdale run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.3 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
Arthurdale skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Arthurdale: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arthurdale
Renters in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Arthurdale is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 2.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.8% of the housing in Arthurdale, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Arthurdale are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $704 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $800 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$96 | +$327 | +$606 |
Rent in Arthurdale runs $800 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arthurdale
Bachelor's degrees in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Arthurdale: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of West Virginia.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Arthurdale is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of West Virginia.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arthurdale
| Period | Arthurdale | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Arthurdale is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arthurdale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthurdale | 2.44 | 49.2 | 6.9% | 2.0% | 22.8% | 1984 | $800 | 22.2% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| Reedsville | 2.58 | 47.0 | 7.0% | 16.6% | 9.7% | 1987 | $986 | 19.0% | 90.1% | 9.8% |
| Bretz | 2.04 | 60.6 | 6.5% | 22.4% | 4.1% | 1986 | $627 | 25.4% | 88.3% | 9.7% |
| Threefork Bridge | 2.83 | 31.7 | 14.8% | 22.0% | 7.8% | 1984 | $754 | 33.2% | 93.5% | 0.4% |
| Manown | 2.14 | 47.4 | 9.8% | 15.6% | 11.5% | 1987 | $792 | 16.9% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Independence | 2.57 | 40.5 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 6.7% | 1992 | $952 | 37.4% | 94.0% | 5.6% |
| Masontown | 2.37 | 45.8 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 10.0% | 1991 | $830 | 26.0% | 87.3% | 5.0% |
| Herring | 2.04 | 54.1 | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 1990 | $836 | 11.5% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Cascade | 2.32 | 48.7 | 9.7% | 4.5% | 12.1% | 1989 | $823 | 22.6% | 81.6% | 4.4% |
| Newburg | 2.19 | 50.7 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% | 1980 | $797 | 8.9% | 85.7% | 2.1% |
| Rohr | 2.80 | 43.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,041 | 30.9% | 79.2% | 9.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arthurdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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