Pullman, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 286, Pullman'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

Pullman is a small community located in West Virginia, within Ritchie County. The total population is 286. It ranks as the 298th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pullman is 35.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 9.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.4% 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 Pullman is $53,618. This is 10% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pullman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $78,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Pullman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pullman has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents.

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 44.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pullman, 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.