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Population of Prosperity, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)534.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.13% (-15)
Growth Since 2020-9.37% (-136)
Rank in State114th
Rank in Country13333th

The population of Prosperity, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,315. This is a decrease of -1.13% (-15 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Prosperity by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Prosperity by Age

Prosperity Population Pyramid 2022
Prosperity Median Age
36.9
Total
36.4
Male
55.3
Female
Prosperity Sex Ratio
54.65%
793
Male
45.35%
658
Female
Prosperity Age Dependency Ratio
37.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
26.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Prosperity Adults
1,219
Adults
(332 of whom are seniors) in Prosperity.

Population of Prosperity by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Prosperity

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 22.19%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 18.79%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 26.29%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Prosperity

While the overall poverty rate of Prosperity is 22.19%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (26.29%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (18.79%).

Poverty Rate of Prosperity by Employment Status and Sex

6.06%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
8.09%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Prosperity by Education

67.54%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.89%
High School
10.1%
Some College
23.04%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Prosperity

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Prosperity

The most common language spoken in Prosperity is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Prosperity by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Prosperity, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Prosperity by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree443.77%
Bachelors Degree18615.95%
Associates Degree14312.26%
Some College26322.56%
High School Graduate41635.68%
9th to 12th Grade1109.43%
Less Than 9th Grade40.34%

Earnings Statistics of Prosperity by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$26,212

Average Earnings

$26,985

Average Male

$17,304

Average Female

Employment of Prosperity by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Prosperity by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Prosperity by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Prosperity

Marriage Rates

  • 64.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 62.7%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 65.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Prosperity Marriage

In Prosperity, 62.7% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Prosperity

Prosperity Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Prosperity Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Prosperity by Type

2.51
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned