Moundsville, West Virginia Population 2022
Moundsville is a city located in Marshall County West Virginia. Moundsville has a 2020 population of 7,849. Moundsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,093 in 2010.
The average household income in Moundsville is $45,675 with a poverty rate of 23.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $567 per month, and the median house value is $79,500. The median age in Moundsville is 48.6 years, 47.7 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
Moundsville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moundsvillewas:
- White: 98.76%
- Two or more races: 0.90%
- Black or African American: 0.24%
- Asian: 0.10%
- Other race: 0.01%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,252 | 98.76% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.90% |
Moundsville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,745 | 2.18 | 76.8 |
| Married | 1,364 | 2.84 | 81.8 |
| Male | 115 | 3.72 | 86.1 |
| Female | 458 | 4.06 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 1,808 | 1.12 | 71.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 606 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 3,678 | 55.54% |
| Some College | 912 | 13.77% |
| Associates Degree | 713 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 278 | 4.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 358 | 5.41% |
Moundsville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| White | 6,495 | 5,812 | 613 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 4 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | |
| Hispanic | 92 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$31,646
Average Earnings
$40,950
Average Male
$22,146
Average Female
Moundsville Language by Age
Moundsville Language
96.78% of Moundsville residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.64% of the population.
Moundsville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| White | 8,040 | 1,927 | 23.97% |
| Other | NaN% |
23.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.13%
Male Poverty Rate
25.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Moundsville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moundsville is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moundsville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.43%.
Moundsville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Moundsville Married by Age and Sex
Moundsville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Moundsville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 755 | 10.61% |
| Black | 7 | 35.00% |
Moundsville Veterans by Education
9.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.21%
Born in Moundsville
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.86% of Moundsville residents were born in the United States, with 83.21% having been born in West Virginia. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,688 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 5,362 | 2,674 | 7.15% |
| 1910 | 8,918 | 3,556 | 5.22% |
| 1920 | 10,669 | 1,751 | 1.81% |
| 1930 | 14,411 | 3,742 | 3.05% |
| 1940 | 14,168 | -243 | -0.17% |
| 1950 | 14,772 | 604 | 0.42% |
| 1960 | 15,163 | 391 | 0.26% |
| 1970 | 13,560 | -1,603 | -1.11% |
| 1980 | 12,419 | -1,141 | -0.88% |
| 1990 | 10,753 | -1,666 | -1.43% |
| 2000 | 9,998 | -755 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 9,318 | -680 | -0.70% |
| 2011 | 9,196 | -122 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 9,074 | -122 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 8,952 | -122 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 8,830 | -122 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 8,708 | -122 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 8,586 | -122 | -1.40% |
| 2017 | 8,464 | -122 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 8,342 | -122 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 8,220 | -122 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 8,093 | -127 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 7,971 | -122 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 7,849 | -122 | -1.53% |