Crumpler, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 351, Crumpler'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

Crumpler is a small community located in West Virginia, within McDowell County. The total population is 351. It ranks as the 274th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crumpler is 68.6 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 2.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 34.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 57.3%. This is 243% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crumpler, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $94,100. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $162,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crumpler is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.3% vs 3.1%).

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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crumpler, 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.