Rowlesburg, WV

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Rowlesburg Overview

585
TOTAL POPULATION
304
MALE POPULATION
281
FEMALE POPULATION
108.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
53.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,109
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,219
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,139
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$3,475
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
266
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
15.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rowlesburg Zip Codes

Rowlesburg Area Codes

Race in Rowlesburg

The most populous races in Rowlesburg are White / Caucasian (569 | 97.3%), Two or more Races (14 | 2.4%), and Hawaiian / Pacific (2 | 0.3%).
Race in Rowlesburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.3%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian56997.3%
Two or more Races142.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total585100.0%

Ancestry in Rowlesburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Rowlesburg are American (308 | 52.6%), German (99 | 16.9%), Irish (59 | 10.1%), English (40 | 6.8%), and Scottish (15 | 2.6%), together accounting for 89.1% of all Rowlesburg residents.
Ancestry in Rowlesburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American30852.6%
British71.2%
Danish30.5%
Dutch101.7%
Eastern European20.3%
English406.8%
French71.2%
German9916.9%
Irish5910.1%
Italian30.5%
Polish20.3%
Samoan20.3%
Scotch-Irish20.3%
Scottish152.6%
Welsh81.4%
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Immigrants in Rowlesburg

Immigrants in Rowlesburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Rowlesburg

Sex and Age in Rowlesburg

The most populous age groups in Rowlesburg are 25 to 29 Years (54 | 17.8%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (41 | 14.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.0%)11 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years9 (3.0%)3 (1.1%)
10 to 14 Years8 (2.6%)15 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years19 (6.2%)15 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years24 (7.9%)5 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years54 (17.8%)13 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years2 (0.7%)15 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years12 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years8 (2.6%)9 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years5 (1.6%)10 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years21 (6.9%)41 (14.6%)
55 to 59 Years23 (7.6%)25 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years24 (7.9%)25 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years41 (13.5%)28 (10.0%)
70 to 74 Years20 (6.6%)20 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years6 (2.0%)3 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years11 (3.6%)15 (5.3%)
85 Years and over11 (3.6%)28 (10.0%)
Total304 (100.0%)281 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rowlesburg

Median Family Size in Rowlesburg

The median family size in Rowlesburg is 2.71 persons per family, with married-couple families (132 | 84.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 1.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rowlesburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple132 (84.1%)2.74
Single Male/Father2 (1.3%)2.00
Single Female/Mother23 (14.6%)2.61
Total Families157 (100.0%)2.71

Median Household Size in Rowlesburg

The median household size in Rowlesburg is 2.17 persons per household, with married-couple households (132 | 49.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.87 persons per household. non-family households (112 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rowlesburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple132 (49.1%)2.87
Single Male/Father2 (0.7%)2.00
Single Female/Mother23 (8.6%)2.70
Non-family112 (41.6%)1.25
Total Households269 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg

Out of a total of 269 households in Rowlesburg, 157 (58.4%) are family households, while 112 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 84.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-84 (31.2%)
2-Person Households84 (31.2%)24 (8.9%)
3-Person Households56 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households3 (1.1%)4 (1.5%)
5-Person Households8 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (58.4%)112 (41.6%)

Female Fertility in Rowlesburg

Fertility by Age in Rowlesburg

Female Fertility by Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rowlesburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rowlesburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rowlesburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Rowlesburg

Income Overview in Rowlesburg

Per Capita Income in Rowlesburg is $25,109, while median incomes of families and households are $54,219 and $50,139 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income585$25,109
Median Family Income157$54,219
Mean Family Income157$67,084
Median Household Income269$50,139
Mean Household Income269$57,187
Income Deficit157$3,475
Wage / Income Gap (%)58512.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)58587.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5850.37

Earnings by Sex in Rowlesburg

Average Earnings in Rowlesburg are $25,577, $22,917 for men and $26,058 for women, a difference of 12.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Rowlesburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male143 (59.6%)$22,917
Female97 (40.4%)$26,058
Total240 (100.0%)$25,577

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rowlesburg

The most common earnings brackets in Rowlesburg are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (26 | 18.2%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (13 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rowlesburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (6.3%)3 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (11.9%)2 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (5.6%)5 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (7.0%)13 (13.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (5.6%)9 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (2.1%)11 (11.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (0.7%)13 (13.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (18.2%)9 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (7.0%)12 (12.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (2.8%)6 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (2.1%)8 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)6 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+5 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total143 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg

Average earnings in Rowlesburg are $33,810 for men and $26,346 for women, a difference of 22.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $33,281, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,750$0
High School Diploma$33,281$22,500
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,810$26,346

Family Income in Rowlesburg

Family Income Brackets in Rowlesburg

According to the Rowlesburg family income data, there are 38 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Rowlesburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999138.3%
$15,000 to $24,99974.5%
$25,000 to $34,999106.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993421.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993824.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992717.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992113.4%
$150,000 to $199,99974.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rowlesburg

3-person families (53 | 33.8%) account for the highest median family income in Rowlesburg with $54,844 per family, while 2-person families (87 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $23,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rowlesburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families87 (55.4%)$47,750
3-Person Families53 (33.8%)$54,844
4-Person Families9 (5.7%)$0
5-Person Families8 (5.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total157 (100.0%)$54,219

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rowlesburg

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rowlesburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54 (34.4%)$42,083
1 Earner34 (21.7%)$0
2 Earners63 (40.1%)$61,953
3+ Earners6 (3.8%)$0
Total157 (100.0%)$54,219

Household Income in Rowlesburg

Household Income Brackets in Rowlesburg

With 53 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rowlesburg, accounting for 19.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Rowlesburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020.7%
$10,000 to $14,999269.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994617.1%
$25,000 to $34,999176.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994316.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995319.7%
$75,000 to $99,9994617.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992910.8%
$150,000 to $199,99972.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rowlesburg

The median household income in Rowlesburg is $50,139, with the highest median household income of $54,659 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 111 households (41.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rowlesburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years41 (15.2%)$0
45 to 64 Years111 (41.3%)$54,659
65+ Years106 (39.4%)$43,000
Total269 (100.0%)$50,139

Poverty in Rowlesburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rowlesburg

With 18.1% poverty level for males and 20.6% for females among the residents of Rowlesburg, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (62.5%) and 12 females (80.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (36.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (62.5%)5 (45.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (30.8%)12 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years5 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)14 (27.5%)
55 to 64 Years12 (25.5%)9 (18.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (27.9%)5 (10.4%)
75 Years and over2 (7.1%)3 (6.5%)
Total53 (18.1%)58 (20.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rowlesburg

According to the poverty statistics in Rowlesburg, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (63.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (37.5%)6 (54.5%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (69.2%)3 (20.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (100.0%)22 (78.6%)
35 to 44 Years15 (75.0%)9 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years26 (100.0%)37 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years35 (74.5%)41 (82.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (72.1%)43 (89.6%)
75 Years and over26 (92.9%)43 (93.5%)
Total239 (81.9%)223 (79.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rowlesburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rowlesburg show that 18.2% or 24 of the total 132 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rowlesburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children85 (82.5%)18 (17.5%)
1 or 2 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (81.8%)24 (18.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rowlesburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rowlesburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rowlesburg

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rowlesburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rowlesburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Rowlesburg

Among the 225 employed individuals in Rowlesburg, private company employees (125 | 55.6%), local government employees (43 | 19.1%), and state government employees (36 | 16.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rowlesburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12555.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)31.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)104.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees4319.1%
State Government Employees3616.0%
Federal Government Employees83.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total225100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rowlesburg

According to the labor force statistics for Rowlesburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (533), 49.9% or 266 individuals are in the labor force, with 15.4% or 41 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.6% or 60 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 65.0% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (79.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years22 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years60 (89.6%)39 (65.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (64.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (59.7%)2 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years29 (60.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years12 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total266 (49.9%)41 (15.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg

According to labor force statistics for Rowlesburg, 63.1% of individuals (181) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (287) are in the labor force, with 22.7% or 41 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 76.5% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51 (59.3%)66 (76.5%)
High School Diploma85 (63.9%)3 (2.4%)
College / Associate Degree36 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (63.1%)65 (22.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rowlesburg are Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 3.6%), Computers & Mathematics (8 | 3.6%), Business & Financial (7 | 3.1%), Management (6 | 2.7%), and Community & Social Service (3 | 1.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rowlesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rowlesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Business & Financial7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rowlesburg are Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 13.8%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (5 | 2.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (3 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Rowlesburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rowlesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (58.1%)13 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)23 (41.8%)32 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rowlesburg are Sales & Related (52 | 23.1%), and Office & Administration (16 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rowlesburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33 (63.5%)19 (36.5%)
Office & Administration2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
Total (Category)35 (51.5%)33 (48.5%)
Total (Overall)128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rowlesburg are , and Construction & Extraction (12 | 5.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rowlesburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rowlesburg are Production (33 | 14.7%), Material Moving (21 | 9.3%), and Transportation (12 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rowlesburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rowlesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (60.6%)13 (39.4%)
Transportation12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving13 (61.9%)8 (38.1%)
Total (Category)45 (68.2%)21 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rowlesburg

Employment Industries in Rowlesburg

The major employment industries in Rowlesburg include Retail Trade (45 | 20.0%), Manufacturing (42 | 18.7%), Public Administration (33 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (30 | 13.3%), and Educational Services (21 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Rowlesburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Rowlesburg

The Rowlesburg industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rowlesburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing25 (59.5%)17 (40.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade33 (73.3%)12 (26.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (26.7%)22 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Public Administration17 (51.5%)16 (48.5%)
Total128 (56.9%)97 (43.1%)

Education in Rowlesburg

School Enrollment in Rowlesburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 50 students in Rowlesburg are middle school (23 | 46.0%), high school (12 | 24.0%), and kindergarten (6 | 12.0%).
School Enrollment in Rowlesburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten612.0%
Elementary School612.0%
Middle School2346.0%
High School1224.0%
College / Undergraduate36.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total50100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rowlesburg

Out of a total of 50 students who are enrolled in schools in Rowlesburg, 10 (20.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 40 (80.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (33.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rowlesburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (80.0%)10 (20.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rowlesburg

Social sciences (16 | 30.2%), education (16 | 30.2%), business (13 | 24.5%), liberal arts & history (3 | 5.7%), and communications (3 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 53 individuals in Rowlesburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rowlesburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural23.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1630.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1324.5%
Education1630.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History35.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications35.7%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total53100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rowlesburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rowlesburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rowlesburg are males with 2 vehicles (42, accounting for 32.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (30, making up 43.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rowlesburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (20.3%)16 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles42 (32.8%)30 (30.9%)
3 Vehicles22 (17.2%)18 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles28 (21.9%)30 (30.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.6%)3 (3.1%)
Total128 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rowlesburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rowlesburg are 30 to 34 minutes (51 commuters, 23.1%), 25 to 29 minutes (40 commuters, 18.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (35 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Rowlesburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes198.6%
5 to 9 Minutes3515.8%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes52.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2210.0%
25 to 29 Minutes4018.1%
30 to 34 Minutes5123.1%
35 to 39 Minutes41.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes125.4%
60 to 89 Minutes3314.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Rowlesburg

The most common commute times in Rowlesburg are 5 to 9 minutes (29 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (27 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rowlesburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (8.9%)8 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes29 (23.4%)6 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (6.5%)14 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (12.9%)24 (24.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes24 (19.4%)27 (27.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (8.1%)2 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (13.7%)16 (16.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rowlesburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rowlesburg are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (28, 22.6%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (23, 23.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rowlesburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (10.5%)14 (14.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (12.1%)9 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (10.5%)23 (23.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12 (9.7%)9 (9.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (10.5%)5 (5.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (2.4%)4 (4.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (3.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (11.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM15 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (22.6%)12 (12.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (1.6%)7 (7.2%)
Total124 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Rowlesburg

Of the total 269 dwellings in Rowlesburg, owner-occupied units account for 207 (76.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 62 (23.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rowlesburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20776.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6223.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units269100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Rowlesburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8431.2%
2-Person Household10840.2%
3-Person Household5620.8%
4+ Person Household217.8%
Total Housing Units269100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rowlesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household59 (70.2%)25 (29.8%)
2-Person Household80 (74.1%)28 (25.9%)
3-Person Household53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
4+ Person Household15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Total Housing Units207 (76.9%)62 (23.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rowlesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma111 (81.6%)25 (18.4%)
College/Associate Degree36 (65.4%)19 (34.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29 (61.7%)18 (38.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rowlesburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4316.0%
35 to 44 Years93.4%
45 to 54 Years6223.1%
55 to 64 Years4918.2%
65 to 74 Years6423.8%
75 to 84 Years176.3%
85 Years and Over259.3%
Total269100.0%

Housing Finances in Rowlesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Rowlesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Rowlesburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied207 (76.9%)$54,196
Renter-Occupied62 (23.1%)$24,167
Average269 (100.0%)$50,139

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rowlesburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rowlesburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (8.7%)8 (12.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (10.1%)9 (14.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)16 (25.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (5.3%)6 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (15.9%)10 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (18.4%)8 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (11.6%)5 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rowlesburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rowlesburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30038 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49965 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79941 (19.8%)45 (72.6%)
$800 to $99932 (15.5%)12 (19.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49925 (12.1%)2 (3.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rowlesburg

Housing Structures in Rowlesburg

Housing Structures in Rowlesburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21881.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments186.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments186.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments51.9%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other103.7%
Total269100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rowlesburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rowlesburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached195 (89.4%)23 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total207 (76.9%)62 (23.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rowlesburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rowlesburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)24 (38.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms73 (35.3%)28 (45.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms68 (32.9%)5 (8.1%)
8 or more Rooms66 (31.9%)5 (8.1%)
Total207 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rowlesburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rowlesburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas153 (73.9%)30 (48.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (1.5%)6 (9.7%)
Electricity30 (14.5%)26 (41.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene21 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rowlesburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Rowlesburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.0%)16 (25.8%)
1 Vehicle86 (41.5%)17 (27.4%)
2 Vehicles64 (30.9%)29 (46.8%)
3 or more Vehicles55 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rowlesburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rowlesburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13473
Median Property Value$90,600$79,600
Median Household Income$53,750$3
Monthly Housing Costs$366$0
Real Estate Taxes$372$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (21.6%)19 (26.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99967 (50.0%)23 (31.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99938 (28.4%)31 (42.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.7%)13 (17.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (13.4%)2 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (20.2%)15 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (22.4%)26 (35.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (13.4%)8 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more4 (3.0%)6 (8.2%)
Total134 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rowlesburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rowlesburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x88 (65.7%)54,531 (74,700.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (3.7%)43 (58.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (7.5%)15 (20.5%)
4.0x or more31 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rowlesburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800118 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (5.2%)60 (82.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)11 (15.1%)
Total134 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rowlesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rowlesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years48 (88.9%)6 (11.1%)
19 to 25 Years36 (81.8%)8 (18.2%)
26 to 34 Years31 (36.9%)53 (63.1%)
35 to 44 Years26 (89.7%)3 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years65 (84.4%)12 (15.6%)
55 to 64 Years93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (85.3%)86 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rowlesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rowlesburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48 (88.9%)6 (11.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen36 (81.8%)8 (18.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rowlesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rowlesburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00094 (85.5%)16 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999108 (67.1%)53 (32.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (91.7%)9 (8.3%)
$100,000 and over80 (90.9%)8 (9.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rowlesburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (100.0%)4 (23.5%)
6 to 18 Years38 (70.4%)20 (37.0%)
19 to 25 Years18 (40.9%)18 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years13 (15.5%)24 (28.6%)
35 to 44 Years9 (31.0%)26 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years23 (29.9%)42 (54.5%)
55 to 64 Years39 (40.2%)54 (55.7%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)56 (51.4%)
75 Years and over69 (93.2%)60 (81.1%)
Total335 (57.3%)304 (52.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rowlesburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rowlesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (40.9%)29 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (31.1%)10 (20.8%)
75 Years and over23 (82.1%)33 (71.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rowlesburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rowlesburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.9%)2 (4.2%)
75 Years and over20 (71.4%)26 (56.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rowlesburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rowlesburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (17.9%)7 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rowlesburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (12.9%)7 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (19.7%)8 (16.7%)
75 Years and over7 (25.0%)6 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rowlesburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (4.3%)

Technology Access in Rowlesburg

Computing Device Access in Rowlesburg

Computing Device Access in Rowlesburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16561.3%
Smartphone19773.2%
Tablet12847.6%
No Computing Device4316.0%
Total269100.0%

Internet Access in Rowlesburg

Internet Access in Rowlesburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home14353.2%
Cellular Data Only3713.8%
Satellite Internet51.9%
No Internet7829.0%
Total269100.0%

Rowlesburg Summary

Rowlesburg is a small town located in Preston County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Cheat River, and is part of the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was founded in 1817 and has a population of approximately 590 people as of the 2010 census.

History

Rowlesburg was founded in 1817 by William Rowles, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was originally known as Rowlesburg Station, and was a stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The town was incorporated in 1891.
In the late 19th century, Rowlesburg was a major coal mining center. The town was home to several coal mines, including the Rowlesburg Coal and Coke Company, which operated from 1891 to 1910. The town also had a number of other businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a post office, and a general store.
In the early 20th century, Rowlesburg experienced a period of decline. The coal mines closed, and the town's population decreased. In the 1950s, the town was revitalized with the construction of the Cheat River Dam. The dam created a large lake, which is now a popular recreational area.

Geography

Rowlesburg is located in Preston County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Cheat River, and is part of the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet.
The climate in Rowlesburg is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 52.3°F, and the average annual precipitation is 41.3 inches.

Economy

The economy of Rowlesburg is largely based on tourism. The town is home to the Cheat River Dam, which is a popular recreational area. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a gas station.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rowlesburg was 590. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.

Conclusion

Rowlesburg is a small town located in Preston County, West Virginia. It was founded in 1817 and has a population of approximately 590 people as of the 2010 census. The town's economy is largely based on tourism, and it is home to the Cheat River Dam, which is a popular recreational area. The town has a diverse population, with a median household income of $31,250 and a median family income of $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rowlesburg?
Total Population of Rowlesburg is 585.
What is the Total Male Population of Rowlesburg?
Total Male Population of Rowlesburg is 304.
What is the Total Female Population of Rowlesburg?
Total Female Population of Rowlesburg is 281.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rowlesburg?
There are 108.19 Males per 100 Females in Rowlesburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rowlesburg?
There are 92.43 Females per 100 Males in Rowlesburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Rowlesburg?
Median Population Age in Rowlesburg is 53.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rowlesburg
Average Family Size in Rowlesburg is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rowlesburg
Average Household Size in Rowlesburg is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rowlesburg?
Per Capita income in Rowlesburg is $25,109.
What is the Median Family Income in Rowlesburg?
Median Family Income in Rowlesburg is $54,219.
What is the Median Household income in Rowlesburg?
Median Household Income in Rowlesburg is $50,139.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rowlesburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Rowlesburg is 12.1%.
Women in Rowlesburg earn 87.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rowlesburg?
Family Income Deficit in Rowlesburg is $3,475.
Families that are below poverty line in Rowlesburg earn $3,475 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rowlesburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rowlesburg is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rowlesburg?
There are 266 People in the Labor Forcein in Rowlesburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rowlesburg?
49.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Rowlesburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rowlesburg?
Unemployment Rate in Rowlesburg is 15.4%.