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Sophia (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Sophia, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,558.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.89% (-21)
Growth Since 2020-6.53% (-76)
Rank in State133th
Rank in Country14419th

The population of Sophia, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,088. This is a decrease of -1.89% (-21 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Sophia by Race

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

Population of Sophia by Age

Sophia Population Pyramid 2022
Sophia Median Age
49.6
Total
38.5
Male
58.3
Female
Sophia Sex Ratio
42.35%
493
Male
57.65%
671
Female
Sophia Age Dependency Ratio
52.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Sophia Adults
939
Adults
(322 of whom are seniors) in Sophia.

Population of Sophia by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Sophia

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 24.23%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 25.76%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 23.1%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sophia

While the overall poverty rate of Sophia is 24.23%, 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 (23.1%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (25.76%).

Poverty Rate of Sophia by Employment Status and Sex

5.98%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
9.85%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sophia by Education

24.13%
Less Than 9th Grade
25.21%
High School
38.42%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Sophia

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

The most common language spoken in Sophia is English, with 98.53% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.47% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Sophia by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

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

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

Educational Attainment of Sophia by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree141.55%
Bachelors Degree616.75%
Associates Degree212.32%
Some College16918.69%
High School Graduate35339.05%
9th to 12th Grade25227.88%
Less Than 9th Grade343.76%

Earnings Statistics of Sophia by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$22,619

Average Earnings

$35,875

Average Male

$21,513

Average Female

Employment of Sophia by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sophia by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
29.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.2%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sophia by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Sophia

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1
Property Crime45
Crime Rate46
Robbery1
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Larceny and Theft38
Burglary6
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime6
Property Crime67
Crime Rate68
Robbery2
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft56
Burglary13
Arson0
Aggravated Assault3

Marital Status of Sophia

Marriage Rates

  • 52.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 57.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 49.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Sophia Marriage

In Sophia, 57.8% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Sophia

Sophia Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Sophia Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
47.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Sophia by Type

2.19
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned