Demographics & People — Pennsboro, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,227 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
| Median Age | 32.9 |
| Total Households | 439 |
| Family Households | 314 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0115 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,205 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 812 |
| Other groups | 161 |
| English | 142 |
| German | 131 |
| American | 129 |
| Irish | 53 |
| Scotch-Irish | 11 |
| Swedish | 8 |
| Iranian | 8 |
| Italian | 7 |
Language
| English Only | 1,042 |
| Spanish | 90 |
| Population 5+ | 1,137 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 81 |
| Population 18+ | 1,002 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| 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 Pennsboro, West Virginia.