Sistersville, WV

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Sistersville Overview

1,261
TOTAL POPULATION
495
MALE POPULATION
766
FEMALE POPULATION
64.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
154.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,280
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,555
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,950
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
430
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sistersville Zip Codes

Sistersville Area Codes

Race in Sistersville

The most populous races in Sistersville are White / Caucasian (1,069 | 84.8%), Two or more Races (134 | 10.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (117 | 9.3%).
Race in Sistersville
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American584.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1179.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,06984.8%
Two or more Races13410.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,261100.0%

Ancestry in Sistersville

The most populous ancestries reported in Sistersville are German (248 | 19.7%), Irish (161 | 12.8%), English (146 | 11.6%), American (130 | 10.3%), and Spanish (94 | 7.4%), together accounting for 61.8% of all Sistersville residents.
Ancestry in Sistersville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American13010.3%
Arab80.6%
Blackfeet191.5%
Canadian70.6%
Cherokee10.1%
Dutch252.0%
English14611.6%
European524.1%
French50.4%
German24819.7%
Irish16112.8%
Iroquois10.1%
Italian393.1%
Lebanese40.3%
Mexican50.4%
Norwegian40.3%
Polish151.2%
Russian20.2%
Scotch-Irish211.7%
Scottish241.9%
Sioux10.1%
Spaniard120.9%
Spanish947.4%
Swiss10.1%
Welsh292.3%
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Immigrants in Sistersville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sistersville came from , and Canada (7 | 0.6%), together accounting for 0.6% of all Sistersville residents.
Immigrants in Sistersville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada70.6%
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Sex and Age in Sistersville

Sex and Age in Sistersville

The most populous age groups in Sistersville are 60 to 64 Years (112 | 22.6%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (124 | 16.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sistersville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (2.2%)24 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years25 (5.1%)107 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Years15 (3.0%)32 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years16 (3.2%)8 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years31 (6.3%)22 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years35 (7.1%)25 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years13 (2.6%)22 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years44 (8.9%)43 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years12 (2.4%)17 (2.2%)
45 to 49 Years23 (4.6%)11 (1.4%)
50 to 54 Years10 (2.0%)124 (16.2%)
55 to 59 Years41 (8.3%)104 (13.6%)
60 to 64 Years112 (22.6%)56 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years26 (5.2%)41 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years14 (2.8%)41 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years21 (4.2%)18 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years36 (7.3%)38 (5.0%)
85 Years and over10 (2.0%)33 (4.3%)
Total495 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sistersville

Median Family Size in Sistersville

The median family size in Sistersville is 3.37 persons per family, with single female/mother families (28 | 10.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.79 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (237 | 85.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sistersville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple237 (85.6%)2.82
Single Male/Father12 (4.3%)6.25
Single Female/Mother28 (10.1%)6.79
Total Families277 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Sistersville

The median household size in Sistersville is 2.19 persons per household, with single female/mother households (28 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.32 persons per household. non-family households (296 | 51.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sistersville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple237 (41.4%)2.82
Single Male/Father12 (2.1%)6.25
Single Female/Mother28 (4.9%)7.32
Non-family296 (51.7%)1.04
Total Households573 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sistersville

Out of a total of 573 households in Sistersville, 277 (48.3%) are family households, while 296 (51.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 138, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 287.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sistersville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-287 (50.1%)
2-Person Households138 (24.1%)9 (1.6%)
3-Person Households32 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households106 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (48.3%)296 (51.7%)

Female Fertility in Sistersville

Fertility by Age in Sistersville

Average fertility rate in Sistersville is 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sistersville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)29.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sistersville

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sistersville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sistersville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sistersville
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 Degree2 (100.0%)100.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sistersville

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sistersville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sistersville

Income Overview in Sistersville

Per Capita Income in Sistersville is $24,280, while median incomes of families and households are $78,555 and $38,950 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,261$24,280
Median Family Income277$78,555
Mean Family Income277$80,947
Median Household Income573$38,950
Mean Household Income573$49,433
Income Deficit277$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,26158.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,26141.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2610.51

Earnings by Sex in Sistersville

Average Earnings in Sistersville are $32,794, $49,063 for men and $20,515 for women, a difference of 58.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Sistersville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male177 (39.3%)$49,063
Female273 (60.7%)$20,515
Total450 (100.0%)$32,794

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sistersville

The most common earnings brackets in Sistersville are $100,000+ for men (31 | 17.5%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (59 | 21.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sistersville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (10.2%)6 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (1.1%)20 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (5.7%)5 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (5.7%)8 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)26 (9.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)59 (21.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.6%)9 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (7.3%)17 (6.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.1%)3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (2.3%)4 (1.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (4.0%)16 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (3.4%)4 (1.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (6.2%)34 (12.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (3.4%)15 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (13.0%)17 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99928 (15.8%)4 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (1.7%)14 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (1.1%)8 (2.9%)
$100,000+31 (17.5%)4 (1.5%)
Total177 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sistersville

Average earnings in Sistersville are $51,319 for men and $20,735 for women, a difference of 59.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,368, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,063. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,607, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $14,148.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sistersville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,063$22,000
College or Associate's Degree$55,368$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,319$20,735

Family Income in Sistersville

Family Income Brackets in Sistersville

According to the Sistersville family income data, there are 123 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 44.4% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sistersville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000134.7%
$10,000 to $14,99941.4%
$15,000 to $24,999114.0%
$25,000 to $34,99910.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993512.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994215.2%
$75,000 to $99,99912344.4%
$100,000 to $149,999207.2%
$150,000 to $199,999176.1%
$200,000+114.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sistersville

4-person families (99 | 35.7%) account for the highest median family income in Sistersville with $79,203 per family, while 2-person families (140 | 50.5%) have the highest median income of $33,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sistersville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families140 (50.5%)$67,500
3-Person Families37 (13.4%)$62,188
4-Person Families99 (35.7%)$79,203
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total277 (100.0%)$78,555

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sistersville

The median family income in Sistersville is $78,555, with families comprising 3+ earners (20) having the highest median family income of $153,125, while families with no earners (83) have the lowest median family income of $57,708, accounting for 7.2% and 30.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sistersville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners83 (30.0%)$57,708
1 Earner114 (41.2%)$78,621
2 Earners60 (21.7%)$92,656
3+ Earners20 (7.2%)$153,125
Total277 (100.0%)$78,555

Household Income in Sistersville

Household Income Brackets in Sistersville

With 131 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sistersville, accounting for 22.9% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sistersville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011720.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997813.6%
$15,000 to $24,999305.2%
$25,000 to $34,999376.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996912.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996010.5%
$75,000 to $99,99913122.9%
$100,000 to $149,999234.0%
$150,000 to $199,999173.0%
$200,000+111.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sistersville

The median household income in Sistersville is $38,950, with the highest median household income of $55,972 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 79 households (13.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 299 households (52.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sistersville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (0.5%)$46,250
25 to 44 Years79 (13.8%)$55,972
45 to 64 Years299 (52.2%)$0
65+ Years192 (33.5%)$39,500
Total573 (100.0%)$38,950

Poverty in Sistersville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sistersville

With 15.8% poverty level for males and 33.7% for females among the residents of Sistersville, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (63.6%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sistersville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (16.7%)61 (58.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)11 (39.3%)
25 to 34 Years20 (41.7%)9 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years4 (7.1%)14 (23.3%)
45 to 54 Years12 (36.4%)94 (69.6%)
55 to 64 Years20 (13.1%)45 (28.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.0%)11 (13.4%)
75 Years and over9 (13.4%)8 (9.0%)
Total78 (15.8%)258 (33.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sistersville

According to the poverty statistics in Sistersville, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Sistersville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (36.4%)24 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (83.3%)43 (41.3%)
12 to 14 Years12 (100.0%)30 (93.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years34 (100.0%)17 (60.7%)
25 to 34 Years28 (58.3%)38 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years52 (92.9%)46 (76.7%)
45 to 54 Years21 (63.6%)41 (30.4%)
55 to 64 Years133 (86.9%)115 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years38 (95.0%)71 (86.6%)
75 Years and over58 (86.6%)81 (91.0%)
Total417 (84.2%)508 (66.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sistersville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sistersville show that 1.3% or 3 of the total 237 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sistersville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children194 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children39 (97.5%)1 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total234 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sistersville

According to the poverty data in Sistersville, 41.7% or 5 single-father households and 39.3% or 11 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (71.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sistersville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (71.4%)2 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (41.7%)11 (39.3%)

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

The poverty data for Sistersville shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 16 of the single-parent households (40.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (64.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sistersville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.0%)7 (26.9%)
1 or 2 Children1 (2.5%)9 (64.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (1.3%)16 (40.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Sistersville

Employment by Class of Employer in Sistersville

Among the 374 employed individuals in Sistersville, private company employees (196 | 52.4%), not-for-profit organizations (66 | 17.6%), and state government employees (53 | 14.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sistersville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19652.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)61.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6617.6%
Local Government Employees277.2%
State Government Employees5314.2%
Federal Government Employees267.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total374100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sistersville

According to the labor force statistics for Sistersville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,047), 41.1% or 430 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 35 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sistersville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (12.5%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years46 (86.8%)1 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years54 (90.0%)13 (24.1%)
30 to 34 Years35 (100.0%)3 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years74 (63.8%)12 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years63 (37.5%)7 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years88 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total430 (41.1%)39 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sistersville

According to labor force statistics for Sistersville, 53.3% of individuals (369) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (692) are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 35 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 68.4% or 91 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.9% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sistersville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma159 (48.0%)63 (18.9%)
College / Associate Degree108 (60.3%)8 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (53.3%)66 (9.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sistersville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sistersville are Management (49 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (47 | 12.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (25 | 6.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (17 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sistersville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sistersville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sistersville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (23.4%)36 (76.6%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (11.8%)15 (88.2%)
Legal Services & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)25 (17.2%)120 (82.8%)
Total (Overall)152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sistersville are Healthcare Support (40 | 10.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 6.4%), Security & Protection (15 | 3.8%), Law Enforcement (12 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (9 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Sistersville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sistersville, 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 Healthcare Support (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sistersville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (25.0%)30 (75.0%)
Security & Protection15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)32 (35.2%)59 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sistersville are Office & Administration (40 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (34 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sistersville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sistersville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related27 (79.4%)7 (20.6%)
Office & Administration12 (30.0%)28 (70.0%)
Total (Category)39 (52.7%)35 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sistersville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 5.6%), and Construction & Extraction (14 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sistersville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sistersville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sistersville are Production (26 | 6.7%), Material Moving (10 | 2.6%), and Transportation (9 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sistersville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sistersville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (44.4%)25 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sistersville

Employment Industries in Sistersville

The major employment industries in Sistersville include Health Care & Social Assistance (111 | 28.4%), Retail Trade (54 | 13.8%), Educational Services (44 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (34 | 8.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (29 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Sistersville

Employment Industries by Sex in Sistersville

The Sistersville industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91.0%), and Educational Services (79.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sistersville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing21 (61.8%)13 (38.2%)
Wholesale Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade37 (68.5%)17 (31.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (20.4%)35 (79.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (9.0%)101 (91.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Public Administration25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Total152 (38.9%)239 (61.1%)

Education in Sistersville

School Enrollment in Sistersville

The most common levels of schooling among the 166 students in Sistersville are kindergarten (46 | 27.7%), elementary school (44 | 26.5%), and middle school (40 | 24.1%).
School Enrollment in Sistersville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool95.4%
Kindergarten4627.7%
Elementary School4426.5%
Middle School4024.1%
High School2414.5%
College / Undergraduate31.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total166100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sistersville

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sistersville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (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%)
Total166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sistersville

Education (44 | 22.8%), science & technology (42 | 21.8%), literature & languages (29 | 15.0%), arts & humanities (20 | 10.4%), and business (14 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 193 individuals in Sistersville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sistersville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics52.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural42.1%
Physical & Health Sciences21.0%
Psychology94.7%
Social Sciences31.5%
Engineering73.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4221.8%
Business147.2%
Education4422.8%
Literature & Languages2915.0%
Liberal Arts & History63.1%
Visual & Performing Arts52.6%
Communications31.5%
Arts & Humanities2010.4%
Total193100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sistersville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sistersville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sistersville are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (38, making up 27.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sistersville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle15 (9.9%)92 (41.4%)
2 Vehicles61 (40.1%)38 (17.1%)
3 Vehicles55 (36.2%)42 (18.9%)
4 Vehicles17 (11.2%)50 (22.5%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total152 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sistersville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sistersville are 20 to 24 minutes (77 commuters, 22.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 19.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (43 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Sistersville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes133.7%
5 to 9 Minutes6719.3%
10 to 14 Minutes226.3%
15 to 19 Minutes4312.4%
20 to 24 Minutes7722.2%
25 to 29 Minutes20.6%
30 to 34 Minutes4312.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes123.5%
45 to 59 Minutes185.2%
60 to 89 Minutes195.5%
90 or more Minutes318.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Sistersville

The most common commute times in Sistersville are 5 to 9 minutes (25 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (66 commuters, 33.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sistersville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.3%)11 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes25 (16.9%)42 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (2.0%)19 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (12.8%)24 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes11 (7.4%)66 (33.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1 (0.7%)1 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (15.5%)20 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes18 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (7.4%)8 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes23 (15.5%)8 (4.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sistersville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sistersville are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (37, 25.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (73, 36.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sistersville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (14.9%)3 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11 (7.4%)10 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11 (7.4%)14 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37 (25.0%)73 (36.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (8.1%)52 (26.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (2.7%)19 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (3.4%)2 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (2.7%)3 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (10.1%)10 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (3.4%)8 (4.0%)
Total148 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sistersville

Occupancy by Ownership in Sistersville

Of the total 573 dwellings in Sistersville, owner-occupied units account for 460 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 113 (19.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sistersville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46080.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11319.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units573100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sistersville

Occupancy by Household Size in Sistersville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28750.1%
2-Person Household14725.7%
3-Person Household325.6%
4+ Person Household10718.7%
Total Housing Units573100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sistersville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sistersville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household217 (75.6%)70 (24.4%)
2-Person Household116 (78.9%)31 (21.1%)
3-Person Household26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
4+ Person Household101 (94.4%)6 (5.6%)
Total Housing Units460 (80.3%)113 (19.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sistersville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sistersville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School25 (44.6%)31 (55.4%)
High School Diploma266 (88.1%)36 (11.9%)
College/Associate Degree115 (78.2%)32 (21.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (79.4%)14 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sistersville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sistersville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years508.7%
35 to 44 Years325.6%
45 to 54 Years12321.5%
55 to 64 Years17630.7%
65 to 74 Years8314.5%
75 to 84 Years7913.8%
85 Years and Over305.2%
Total573100.0%

Housing Finances in Sistersville

Median Income by Occupancy in Sistersville

Median Income by Occupancy in Sistersville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied460 (80.3%)$47,292
Renter-Occupied113 (19.7%)$14,618
Average573 (100.0%)$38,950

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sistersville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sistersville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00098 (21.3%)4 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (1.1%)10 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (6.5%)48 (42.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)16 (14.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.7%)6 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (7.4%)3 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (13.0%)9 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (12.6%)2 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (25.2%)15 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sistersville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sistersville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (8.5%)22 (19.5%)
$300 to $499205 (44.6%)16 (14.2%)
$500 to $79979 (17.2%)30 (26.6%)
$800 to $99991 (19.8%)12 (10.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49924 (5.2%)3 (2.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sistersville

Housing Structures in Sistersville

Housing Structures in Sistersville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50187.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments50.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments81.4%
10 or more Apartments284.9%
Mobile Home / Other315.4%
Total573100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sistersville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sistersville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached432 (86.2%)69 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other28 (90.3%)3 (9.7%)
Total460 (80.3%)113 (19.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sistersville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sistersville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)24 (21.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms161 (35.0%)45 (39.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms215 (46.7%)36 (31.9%)
8 or more Rooms84 (18.3%)8 (7.1%)
Total460 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sistersville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sistersville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas412 (89.6%)75 (66.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity22 (4.8%)38 (33.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sistersville

Household Vehicle Usage in Sistersville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle121 (26.3%)33 (29.2%)
1 Vehicle98 (21.3%)68 (60.2%)
2 Vehicles123 (26.7%)8 (7.1%)
3 or more Vehicles118 (25.7%)4 (3.5%)
Total460 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sistersville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sistersville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units290170
Median Property Value$76,700$80,000
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$379$0
Real Estate Taxes$531$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sistersville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sistersville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000112 (38.6%)72 (42.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99978 (26.9%)32 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99979 (27.2%)66 (38.8%)
$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 more21 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sistersville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sistersville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000103 (35.5%)12 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99933 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (7.9%)5 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (13.8%)11 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (11.7%)20 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (13.5%)24 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (2.4%)77 (45.3%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.8%)16 (9.4%)
Total290 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sistersville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sistersville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x101 (34.8%)78,578 (46,222.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x23 (7.9%)135 (79.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (3.5%)23 (13.5%)
4.0x or more59 (20.3%)7 (4.1%)
Total290 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sistersville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sistersville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800219 (75.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49939 (13.5%)102 (60.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (6.2%)55 (32.4%)
Total290 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sistersville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sistersville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sistersville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years56 (80.0%)14 (20.0%)
26 to 34 Years77 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years109 (94.0%)7 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,238 (98.2%)23 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sistersville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sistersville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen56 (80.0%)14 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sistersville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sistersville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000356 (95.2%)18 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999161 (97.0%)5 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999296 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over236 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sistersville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sistersville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610 (23.8%)32 (76.2%)
6 to 18 Years92 (47.2%)148 (75.9%)
19 to 25 Years24 (34.3%)33 (47.1%)
25 to 34 Years17 (21.5%)60 (75.9%)
35 to 44 Years50 (43.1%)59 (50.9%)
45 to 54 Years115 (68.4%)57 (33.9%)
55 to 64 Years156 (49.8%)178 (56.9%)
65 to 74 Years122 (100.0%)83 (68.0%)
75 Years and over156 (100.0%)120 (76.9%)
Total742 (58.8%)770 (61.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sistersville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sistersville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (25.6%)15 (20.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (19.4%)162 (45.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (50.0%)29 (35.4%)
75 Years and over28 (41.8%)49 (55.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sistersville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sistersville: <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%)3 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (12.0%)18 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years17 (42.5%)13 (15.9%)
75 Years and over19 (28.4%)31 (34.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sistersville: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (7.0%)18 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
75 Years and over17 (25.4%)17 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sistersville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (25.6%)15 (20.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (11.6%)108 (30.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (6.0%)15 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sistersville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (10.7%)122 (34.4%)
65 to 74 Years7 (17.5%)27 (32.9%)
75 Years and over20 (29.8%)37 (41.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sistersville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)109 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (28.1%)

Technology Access in Sistersville

Computing Device Access in Sistersville

Computing Device Access in Sistersville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41672.6%
Smartphone43175.2%
Tablet23741.4%
No Computing Device8514.8%
Total573100.0%

Internet Access in Sistersville

Internet Access in Sistersville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.9%
Broadband Home40871.2%
Cellular Data Only427.3%
Satellite Internet61.1%
No Internet11620.2%
Total573100.0%

Sistersville Summary

Sistersville is a city located in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated along the Ohio River, and is the county seat of Tyler County. The population was 1,396 at the 2010 census.

History

Sistersville was founded in 1817 by two brothers, William and Joseph Tanner, who named the town after their two sisters. The town was incorporated in 1839.
During the Civil War, Sistersville was a major supply depot for the Confederate Army. In 1863, the town was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces.

Geography

Sistersville is located at 39 27 17 North 80 51 45 West 39 454722 80 862472

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Sistersville is the home of the Sistersville Oil and Gas Field, which is the largest oil and gas field in West Virginia. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Sistersville Tank Works, which produces oil tanks and other oil and gas related equipment.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,396 people, 590 households, and 369 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,164.2 people per square mile (449.7/km2). There were 645 housing units at an average density of 537.5 per square mile (207.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 590 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,845. About 14.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sistersville?
Total Population of Sistersville is 1,261.
What is the Total Male Population of Sistersville?
Total Male Population of Sistersville is 495.
What is the Total Female Population of Sistersville?
Total Female Population of Sistersville is 766.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sistersville?
There are 64.62 Males per 100 Females in Sistersville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sistersville?
There are 154.75 Females per 100 Males in Sistersville.
What is the Median Population Age in Sistersville?
Median Population Age in Sistersville is 50.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sistersville
Average Family Size in Sistersville is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sistersville
Average Household Size in Sistersville is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sistersville?
Per Capita income in Sistersville is $24,280.
What is the Median Family Income in Sistersville?
Median Family Income in Sistersville is $78,555.
What is the Median Household income in Sistersville?
Median Household Income in Sistersville is $38,950.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sistersville?
Income or Wage Gap in Sistersville is 58.2%.
Women in Sistersville earn 41.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sistersville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sistersville is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sistersville?
There are 430 People in the Labor Forcein in Sistersville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sistersville?
41.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Sistersville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sistersville?
Unemployment Rate in Sistersville is 9.1%.