Demographics & People — Terra Alta, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,992 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 29.9 |
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| Total Households | 695 |
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| Family Households | 468 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0511 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,719 |
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| Black or African American | 18 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 678 |
| German | 491 |
| Other groups | 370 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 351 |
| Irish | 297 |
| Scottish | 112 |
| English | 89 |
| Italian | 77 |
| Scandinavian | 31 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 1,883 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,883 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 201 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,401 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Terra Alta, West Virginia.
