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The Town of Wardensville had a population of 378 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Wardensville is located at latitude 39.0751 and longitude -78.5978 in Hardy County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Wardensville encompass a land area of 0.32 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hardy County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Wardensville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Wardensville is located within Capon District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hardy County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 378 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,165 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $33,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,690 |
| Median Home Value | $205,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 198 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 114 (57.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 70 (35.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 (7.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 184 |
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Family Households | 83 (45.1%) |
The table below compares Wardensville to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 265 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 129 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 380 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 258 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 247 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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