Century, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Century, West Virginia had a total population of 110, the 381st largest community in West Virginia, with a median household income of $38,534, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Century Quick Facts
How Century Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107 | 110 | +2.8% |
| Median household income | $36,136 | $38,534 | +6.6% |
| Median home value | $105,500 | $106,000 | +0.5% |
How Century Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Century Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Barbour County
Cities Similar to Century
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anawalt | 109 | $38,000 | N/A | 19.7% | 56.9% |
| Big Sandy | 113 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Smithfield | 113 | N/A | N/A | 3.5% | 61.1% |
| Dorothy | 115 | N/A | N/A | 36.0% | 12.2% |
| Deep Water | 104 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 110, Century's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Century is a small community located in West Virginia, within Barbour County. The total population is 110. It ranks as the 381st most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Century is 68.3 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Century is $38,534. This is 35% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Century. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Century, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $106,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Century is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Century was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Century, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Century, West Virginia?
Century, West Virginia has a population of 110 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Century, WV?
The median household income in Century is $38,534, which is 52% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Century, WV?
The ACS sample for Century recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Century, West Virginia?
Century's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Century, WV?
The median home value in Century is $106,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Century, West Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Century hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.