Rivesville, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 627, Rivesville'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

Rivesville is a small community located in West Virginia, within Marion County. The total population is 627. It ranks as the 198th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rivesville is 47.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 10.4% 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 Rivesville is $48,000. This is 19% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $150,700. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rivesville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 2.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rivesville, 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.