Reedsville, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 504, Reedsville'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

Reedsville is a small community located in West Virginia, within Preston County. The total population is 504. It ranks as the 224th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reedsville is 62.9 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 7.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reedsville is $66,125. This is 11% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 36.8%. This is 579% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $182,400. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Reedsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Reedsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Reedsville, 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.