Paden City is a city located in Wetzel County West Virginia. Paden City has a 2024 population of 2,366. Paden City is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -6.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,532 in 2020.
The average household income in Paden City is $68,033 with a poverty rate of 12.52%. The median age in Paden City is 41.2 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paden City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,680 | 97.81% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,050 | 2.61 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 563 | 3.15 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.22 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 72 | 5.43 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 63 | 2.38 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 3.18% |
| High School Graduate | 813 | 41.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.62% |
| Some College | 500 | 25.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,947 | 1,780 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,989 | $55,221 | $41,818 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,781 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,542 | $63,803 | $16,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,571 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,510 | $49,867 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $38,542 | $38,194 | $45,125 |
$43,510
Average Earnings
$49,867
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Paden City residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,680 | 315 | 11.75% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Multiple | 46 | 14 | 30.43% |
12.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.17%
Male Poverty Rate
11.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paden City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paden City is White, with 11.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.34% |
| Some College | 12.03% |
| High School | 7.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 9.24% |
| Female Employed | 6.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,389 | $76,718 |
| Households | $53,833 | $68,033 |
| Married Families | $69,468 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $47,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
275
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 12.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.75%
Born in Paden City
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.96% of Paden City residents were born in the United States, with 76.75% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,159 | -42 | -1.91% |
| 2028 | 2,201 | -41 | -1.83% |
| 2027 | 2,242 | -41 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 2,283 | -42 | -1.81% |
| 2025 | 2,325 | -41 | -1.73% |
| 2024 | 2,366 | -42 | -1.74% |
| 2023 | 2,408 | -31 | -1.27% |
| 2022 | 2,439 | -43 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 2,482 | -50 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 2,532 | 191 | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 2,341 | -45 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 2,386 | -33 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,419 | -50 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 2,469 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,481 | -38 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 2,519 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,539 | -36 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 2,575 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,589 | -34 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 2,623 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,860 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 1990 | 2,862 | -809 | -22.04% |
| 1980 | 3,671 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 1970 | 3,674 | 537 | 17.12% |
| 1960 | 3,137 | 549 | 21.21% |
| 1950 | 2,588 | 429 | 19.87% |