Population 1,094 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Sinks Grove: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Sinks Grove
Household size in Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Sinks Grove sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in West Virginia overall, where it has 2.43 people.
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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.5 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Sinks Grove is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, 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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Sinks Grove, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Sinks Grove
Renters in Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sinks Grove is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (62.7%) 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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sinks Grove: 14.7% of homes are empty, 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. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same.
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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Sinks Grove are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in West Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1976.
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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $566 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $417 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $530 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $729 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$163 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sinks Grove pays $729 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Sinks Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sinks Grove: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Sinks Grove never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Sinks Grove
| Period | Sinks Grove | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sinks Grove has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Sinks Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinks Grove | 2.59 | 44.9 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 14.7% | 1983 | $729 | 11.3% | 86.4% | 1.1% |
| Knobs | 3.02 | 50.5 | 7.5% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 1972 | $673 | 11.5% | 88.1% | 3.4% |
| Secondcreek | 2.36 | 44.7 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 14.8% | 1984 | $763 | 10.2% | 86.2% | 0.2% |
| Union | 2.43 | 58.6 | 3.0% | 23.3% | 22.2% | 1973 | $689 | 25.5% | 89.9% | 1.4% |
| Keenan | 3.14 | 51.7 | 3.3% | 20.6% | 38.1% | 1977 | $730 | 21.0% | 78.2% | 3.2% |
| Hollywood | 2.62 | 37.9 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 32.3% | 1981 | $749 | 6.2% | 81.6% | 2.8% |
| Snowflake | 2.21 | 46.6 | 6.9% | 26.5% | 15.5% | 1972 | $866 | 17.0% | 90.6% | 0.4% |
| Ronceverte | 2.10 | 45.4 | 7.7% | 25.3% | 16.8% | 1964 | $883 | 16.8% | 87.0% | 3.7% |
| Salt Sulphur Springs | 2.28 | 54.7 | 4.4% | 19.7% | 20.2% | 1969 | $663 | 22.9% | 96.8% | 5.8% |
| Organ Cave | 2.30 | 48.6 | 2.3% | 11.2% | 25.3% | 1974 | $848 | 16.5% | 87.3% | 1.5% |
| Glace | 2.98 | 55.5 | 3.9% | 21.2% | 33.3% | 1977 | $716 | 23.6% | 81.3% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Duncan, NE · Cataumet, MA · Cathance, ME · Cerro Gordo, NC · Clayton, IL · Clermont, IA · Coolidge, TX · Cravens, KY · Cybur, MS · Davisville, TX
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 Sinks Grove. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.