Demographics & People — Moundsville, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,934 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
| Median Age | 44.1 |
| Total Households | 3,493 |
| Family Households | 2,134 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0312 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,471 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,064 |
| German | 1,823 |
| Irish | 1,207 |
| Other groups | 989 |
| English | 861 |
| American | 448 |
| Polish | 340 |
| Italian | 205 |
| Dutch | 189 |
| Slavic | 184 |
Language
| English Only | 7,259 |
| Spanish | 155 |
| Population 5+ | 7,490 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 593 |
| Population 18+ | 6,892 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Moundsville, West Virginia.