Population 12,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Moundsville
Household size in Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Moundsville run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.20, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
Moundsville skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same. The median age has dropped from 45.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Moundsville (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell. Moundsville has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five West Virginia cities.
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 Moundsville
Renters in Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Moundsville is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (58.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above 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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Moundsville, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Moundsville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north. Moundsville has older homes than at least four in five West Virginia cities.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $687 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $826 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$293 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in Moundsville pays $826 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $293 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 Moundsville
Bachelor's degrees in Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Moundsville: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 60 West Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Moundsville is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Moundsville
| Period | Moundsville | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Moundsville is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Moundsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | 2.42 | 43.8 | 13.2% | 24.7% | 16.2% | 1960 | $826 | 17.2% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| Viola | 2.23 | 51.4 | 11.3% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 1977 | $842 | 11.3% | 86.4% | 13.5% |
| Glen Dale | 2.36 | 52.9 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 13.3% | 1967 | $924 | 31.0% | 98.3% | 3.0% |
| McKeefrey | 2.31 | 48.5 | 24.9% | 29.2% | 15.2% | 1968 | $960 | 14.3% | 96.1% | 4.1% |
| Shadyside | 2.21 | 47.2 | 10.4% | 24.8% | 14.5% | 1959 | $785 | 22.5% | 96.7% | 2.3% |
| Webb | 1.98 | 60.2 | 1.0% | 15.8% | 17.6% | 1985 | $761 | 25.9% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| McMechen | 2.44 | 35.1 | 25.0% | 33.5% | 19.8% | 1942 | $611 | 12.6% | 91.6% | 6.5% |
| Glen Easton | 2.24 | 53.0 | 10.5% | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1978 | $880 | 14.2% | 87.5% | 10.8% |
| Powhatan Point | 2.16 | 52.5 | 11.7% | 30.3% | 13.4% | 1969 | $645 | 12.6% | 89.2% | 4.3% |
| Graysville | 2.53 | 39.3 | 10.7% | 19.5% | 21.2% | 1970 | $886 | 10.8% | 86.3% | 5.9% |
| Steinersville | 2.05 | 55.9 | 7.5% | 28.5% | 18.5% | 1988 | $963 | 17.4% | 93.0% | 0.6% |
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 Moundsville. 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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