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The Town of Pine Grove had a population of 533 as of July 1, 2020. Pine Grove ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Pine Grove is located at latitude 39.5659 and longitude -80.679 in Wetzel County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Pine Grove encompass a land area of 0.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Wetzel County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 715 feet.
The Town of Pine Grove (GNIS ID: 2391361) 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 Pine Grove is located within District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wetzel County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Pine Grove: Big Forks of Fishing Creek, Pinegrove.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 533 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 533 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 435 (81.6%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,514 |
| Diversity Index2 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $30,603 |
| Average Household Income | $44,390 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 13% |
| Per Capita Income | $18,219 |
| Wealth Index5 | 37 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 252 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 159 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 59 (23.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34 (13.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $94,492 |
| Average Home Value | $144,182 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 210 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 218 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 151 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2020 | 2020-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.34% | -0.76% |
| Households | -0.22% | -0.65% |
| Families | -0.06% | -0.94% |
| Median Household Income | -0.26% | |
| Per Capita Income | 0.51% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.38% |
The table below compares Pine Grove to the other 404 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 | # 239 | 41st |
| Population Density | # 89 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 343 | 15th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 116 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 333 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 273 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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