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Sutton town, WV

ZIP 26601 — 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 26601

26601 has a population of 3,767 with a median age of 48.4 yrs (56.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.8%+23% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
20.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.4%-21% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
20.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.1%+36% vs US avg
x
High school
48.4%+85% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.7%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.8%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
21.3%+107% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.3%+138% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.6%+83% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 26601

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.3%+138% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.1%-24% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.7%+77% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
10.6%+83% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,767
Median age48.4
Poverty rate12.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born11.8%