Paden City Authority

Paden City is a middle-income small town of 2,415 with home prices 1.6× below the West Virginia median.

Paden City, West Virginia

Paden City is one of the smaller incorporated places in Tyler County, West Virginia, with a population of 2,415. Median household income is $66,101.

Definition and scope

Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, Paden City operates within West Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Paden City has approximately 2,415 residents. The median age is 40.4 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $103,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 98.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Paden City is $66,101. Poverty rate stands at 12.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 15.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Paden City:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

P W Johnson Memorial Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Wetzel County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 654 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6b.

References

• West Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for West Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.