Pennsboro is a city located in Ritchie County West Virginia. Pennsboro has a 2024 population of 1,001. Pennsboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,051 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennsboro is $62,841 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Pennsboro is 35.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,302 | 95.81% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 2.13% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 466 | 2.92 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Married | 246 | 3.14 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.41 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 78 | 4.74 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 12 | 2.75 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 6.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 39.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 10.7% |
| Some College | 155 | 16.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 921 | 684 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,846 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,250 | $47,917 | $19,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,656 | $23,750 | $19,444 |
| Overall | $28,676 | $44,861 | $20,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,676
Average Earnings
$44,861
Average Male
$20,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.36% of Pennsboro residents speak only English, while 7.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,238 | 205 | 16.56% |
| Multiple | 22 | 4 | 18.18% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.77%
Male Poverty Rate
19.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennsboro is Multiple, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennsboro is White, with 16.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,746 | $72,787 |
| Households | $48,452 | $62,841 |
| Married Families | $56,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $31,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 37.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.84%
Born in Pennsboro
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.97% of Pennsboro residents were born in the United States, with 84.84% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 939 | -13 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 952 | -12 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 964 | -12 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 976 | -13 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 989 | -12 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 1,001 | -13 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,014 | -10 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 1,024 | -26 | -2.48% |
| 2021 | 1,050 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1,051 | 16 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 1,035 | -28 | -2.63% |
| 2018 | 1,063 | -17 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 1,080 | -17 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 1,097 | -14 | -1.26% |
| 2015 | 1,111 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,116 | -12 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 1,128 | -15 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 1,143 | -11 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,154 | -14 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,168 | 0 | 0% |