Pineville town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pineville town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 463. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pineville town is 65.9 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 10.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pineville town is $42,037. This is 27% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 23.1%. This is 303% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Pineville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pineville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.4% vs 3.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.5% vs 2.0%).

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pineville town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.