Robinette, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Robinette, West Virginia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Robinette, West Virginia had a total population of 706, the 182nd largest community in West Virginia, with a median household income of $25,679, which is 57% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 57% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 3.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 23.6% is notably above the national average.

Robinette Quick Facts

Population 706

Median Household Income $25,679

Median Home Value $70,400

Poverty Rate 28.5%

Unemployment Rate 23.6%

Median Age 48.0 years

Homeownership Rate 60.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

High School Graduation Rate 88.3%

Diversity Index 1/100

Population 706 182nd of 429

Median Income $25,679 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 28.5% 129% higher than national

Median Home Value $70,400 bottom 20%

How Robinette Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	597	706	+18.3%
Median household income	$25,110	$25,679	+2.3%
Median home value	$70,500	$70,400	-0.1%

How Robinette Compares

Median Household Income

Robinette

$25,679

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Robinette

$70,400

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 46.9%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 18.4%

$100K+ 11.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.1%

$10K-$15K

7.2%

$15K-$20K

10.5%

$20K-$25K

15.1%

$25K-$30K

11.5%

$30K-$35K

11.5%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

0.0%

$100K-$125K

2.9%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

23.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

24.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.7%

Renter 39.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $627/mo 29.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.7%

18-34

9.1%

35-54

32.1%

55-74

34.8%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Robinette Rankings in West Virginia

#182 Population of 429

#319 Median Income of 337

#356 Education of 429

#291 Home Value of 331

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Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Logan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mallory	1,417	$101,546	11.6%	$106,300
Logan	1,294	$29,832	44.5%	$84,700
Mount Gay-Shamrock	1,166	$51,740	27.6%	$84,100
Man	1,049	$60,000	12.5%	$154,200
Chapmanville	928	$41,369	23.6%	$130,000
Accoville	916	$36,737	39.1%	$84,600
McConnell	818	N/A	48.5%	N/A
Holden	670	$102,589	3.3%	$112,400
Bruno	638	N/A	4.9%	$251,700
Crooked Creek	517	N/A	33.7%	$40,700

Cities Similar to Robinette

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kopperston	706	N/A	$48,900	0.0%	79.0%
Valley Bend	661	N/A	N/A	27.3%	0.0%
Lashmeet	655	N/A	$187,500	6.2%	13.0%
Bud	644	$25,548	N/A	0.0%	12.4%
Bruno	638	N/A	$251,700	5.2%	4.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 706, Robinette'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

Robinette is a small community located in West Virginia, within Logan County. The total population is 706. It ranks as the 182nd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robinette is 48.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robinette is $25,679. This is 57% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.5%. This is 71% 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 unemployment rate is 23.6%. This is 336% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $70,400. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Robinette is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Robinette has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 87% 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 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Robinette, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Robinette, West Virginia?

Robinette, West Virginia has a population of 706 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Robinette, WV?

The median household income in Robinette is $25,679, which is 68% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Robinette, WV?

The poverty rate in Robinette is 28.5%. This means approximately 197 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Robinette, West Virginia?

Robinette's population is 99.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Robinette, WV?

The median home value in Robinette is $70,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Robinette, West Virginia?

3.1% of adults (25+) in Robinette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.