Alderson, West Virginia Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Alderson?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Alderson is 966. Alderson, West Virginia is the 10,352nd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Alderson?

The peak population of Alderson was in 1990, when its population was 1,209. In 1990, Alderson was the 8,947th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 10,352nd largest city in the US. Alderson is currently 20.1% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Alderson shrinking?

Alderson has shrunk 11.3% since the year 2000. Alderson, West Virginia's growth is below average. 74% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Alderson, West Virginia?

The total voting age population of Alderson, West Virginia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 895. The voting age population is 42.8% male and 57.2% female.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 23.4% of the residents of Alderson are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Alderson, West Virginia?

The racial demographics of Alderson are 88.6% White, 6.4% Two or more races, 4.0% Black and 1.0% Other. Additionally, 1.2% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia residents are below the poverty line?

In Alderson, 26.3% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 24.6%. On a per-household basis, 29.1% of families are below the poverty line in Alderson.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 37.6% of Alderson residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Alderson, West Virginia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 85.9% of Alderson residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 15.5% have a bachelor's degree and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Alderson residents aged 5 and older, 0.4% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Alderson, West Virginia?

The unemployment rate in Alderson is 2.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia residents work for the government?

In Alderson, 8.7% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Alderson, West Virginia?

The median household income in Alderson is $31,250.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Alderson, West Virginia?

In Alderson, 63.9% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Alderson, West Virginia?

Renters occupy 36.1% of housing units in Alderson.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Alderson, 36.1% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Alderson, West Virginia housing units were built after 2000?

In Alderson, 7.4% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Alderson, West Virginia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Alderson is $631.

What percentage of households in Alderson, West Virginia have broadband internet?

In Alderson, 84.1% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Alderson Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	966	10,352
2020	970	10,317
2019	1,125	9,855
2018	1,136	9,807
2017	1,155	9,737
2016	1,173	9,671
2015	1,182	9,630
2014	1,184	9,609
2013	1,180	9,622
2012	1,184	9,609
2011	1,187	9,599
2010	1,184	9,606
2000	1,090	9,812
1990	1,209	8,947