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Hinton

County:
Summers County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.233
State:
West Virginia

Hinton is a city located in Summers County, West Virginia. Hinton has a 2026 population of 2,103. It is also the county seat of Summers County. Hinton is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -7.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,271 in 2020.

The median household income in Hinton is $37,610 with a poverty rate of 34.97%. The median age in Hinton is 36.9 years: 34 years for males, and 37.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.6 males.

2.1K
Total Population
942
Density (mi²)
-28 -1.31%
Growth

Hinton Population

Hinton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,103-28-1.31%
20252,131-28-1.3%
20242,159-16-0.74%
20232,175-31-1.41%
20222,206-41-1.82%
20212,247-33-1.45%
20202,271-77-3.28%
20192,348-37-1.55%
20182,385-42-1.73%
20172,427-29-1.18%
20162,456-48-1.92%
20152,504-24-0.95%
20142,528-41-1.6%
20132,569-55-2.1%
20122,624-16-0.61%
20112,640-26-0.98%
20102,666-10-0.37%
20002,880-553-16.11%
19903,433-1,189-25.72%
19804,6221192.64%
19704,503-694-13.35%
19605,197-583-10.09%
19505,780-35-0.6%
19405,815-839-12.61%
19306,6542,74270.09%
19203,9122567%
19103,656-107-2.84%
19003,7631,19346.42%
18902,57000%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 34 years

Hinton Adults

There are 1,627 adults, (516 of whom are seniors) in Hinton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,155 (55.4%)
Male: 931 (44.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hinton includes 82.69% White, 13.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,72582.69%
Black or African American28613.71%
Two or more races703.36%
Other race50.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races281.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,72582.69%
Black or African American28613.71%
Two or more races422.01%
Other race50.24%

Hinton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hinton 's average per capita income is $38,636. Household income levels show a median of $37,610. The poverty rate stands at 34.97%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,969-
Families$49,018$64,210
Households$37,610$58,727
Non Families$31,000$52,118

$38,636

Average Income

$37,610

Median Household Income

34.97%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)