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Peterstown town, WV

ZIP 24963 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24963

24963 has a population of 3,860 with a median age of 43.8 yrs (44.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.3%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.7%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.5%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
23.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
39.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.3%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.7%+72% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.7%-52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.0%+194% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 24963

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.7%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.0%+194% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,860
Median age43.8
Poverty rate17.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born6.7%