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The City of Paden City had a population of 2,415 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Paden City ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Paden City is located at latitude 39.6029 and longitude -80.9368 in Tyler County. The formal boundaries for the City of Paden City encompass a land area of 0.85 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Tyler County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Paden City are located in Tyler County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Wetzel County.
The City of Paden City has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Paden City is located within District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Tyler County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,415 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,855 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 3 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,101 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,141 |
| Median Home Value | $103,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,115 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 806 (72.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 149 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 160 (14.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 955 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 618 (64.7%) |
The table below compares Paden City 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 | # 64 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 15 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 109 | 75th |
| Per Capita Income | # 183 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 329 | 25th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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