Vienna, WV

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2023 Population

10,575

0.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.2

5.19% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.31%

6.85% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,211

3.54% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$155,500

6.87% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,901

0.947% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Vienna, WV had a population of 10.6k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $65,211. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Vienna, WV declined from 10,642 to 10,575, a −0.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,979 to $65,211, a 3.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vienna, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Vienna, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Vienna, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vienna, WV are Ohio Valley University (84 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2023, the median property value in Vienna, WV was $155,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Vienna, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Vienna, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Vienna, WV is home to a population of 10.6k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.93% of Vienna, WV residents were born outside of the country (204 people).

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.49k people) in Vienna, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 427 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 260 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Vienna, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Vienna, WV was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vienna, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vienna, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.49k ± 345
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
427 ± 237
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
260 ± 135

1.83%

Hispanic Population

194 people

1.83% of the people in Vienna, WV are hispanic (194 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vienna, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

1.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

204 people

2.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

254 people

As of 2023, 1.93% of Vienna, WV residents (204 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vienna, WV was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Vienna, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
137 ± 86
Vietnam
134 ± 60
Gulf War (2001-)
115 ± 98

Vienna, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vienna, WV employs 4.9k people. The largest industries in Vienna, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,111 people), Retail Trade (579 people), and Manufacturing (440 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,318), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($105,318), and Finance & Insurance ($90,110).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.9k

2023 Value

± 511

0.947%

1 Year growth

± 14.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vienna, WV grew at a rate of 0.947%, from 4.86k employees to 4.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vienna, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (562 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (553 people), and Management Occupations (432 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vienna, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.9k

2023 Value

± 511

0.947%

1 Year growth

± 14.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vienna, WV grew at a rate of 0.947%, from 4.86k employees to 4.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vienna, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,111 people), Retail Trade (579 people), and Manufacturing (440 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vienna, WV, though some of these residents may live in Vienna, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,319

Median earning men ± $12,509

$32,847

Median earning women ± $7,567

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,318), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,023), and Manufacturing ($81,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,875), Public Administration ($48,819), and Manufacturing ($41,350).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Education

In 2020, universities in Vienna, WV awarded 84 degrees. The student population of Vienna, WV in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 154 male students and 119 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vienna, WV are White (61 and 79.2%), followed by Black or African American (5 and 6.49%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 6.49%), and Unknown (5 and 6.49%).

The largest universities in Vienna, WV by number of degrees awarded are Ohio Valley University (84 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Vienna, WV are Energy Systems Technology/Technician (13 and 15.5%), General Business Administration & Management (12 and 14.3%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 and 11.9%).

The median tuition cost in Vienna, WV for private four year colleges is $22,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Vienna, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 273 (56.4% men and 43.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 273 students enrolled in Vienna, WV, 56.4% men and 43.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 135 records, of which 41.5% were women and 58.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
8 degrees awarded
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
13 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Vienna, WV was General Psychology with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Vienna, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ohio Valley University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

84 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio Valley University with 84 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 40 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vienna, WV, which is 0.909 times less than the 44 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 12.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vienna, WV was $155,500 in 2023, which is 0.513 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $145,500 to $155,500, a 6.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Vienna, WV is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Vienna, WV have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vienna, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vienna, WV is $65,211. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Vienna, WV was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $90,144, followed by Census Tract 103 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $75,109 and $67,500.

Housing

Property

$155,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,502

$3,506

Median Property Taxes

±$394

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vienna, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Vienna, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.9% of the housing units in Vienna, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vienna, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.01
Census Tract 103
Census Tract 104

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vienna, WV was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $90,144, followed by Census Tract 103 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $75,109 and $67,500.

The following map shows all of the places in Vienna, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,211

Median Household Income

± $6,180

4.5k

Number of Households

± 469

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.5k households in Vienna, WV grew to $65,211 from the previous year's value of $62,979.

The following chart displays the households in Vienna, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vienna, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.9%)
Worked At Home (8.91%)
Carpooled (4.11%)

In 2023, 84.9% of workers in Vienna, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.91%) and those who carpooled to work (4.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vienna, WV have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Vienna, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vienna, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vienna, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vienna, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vienna, WV (866 out of 10.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vienna, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Vienna, WV has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 9.97% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see 1136 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.07% decrease from the previous year (1160 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 593 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wood County, WV.

1,136 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, WV

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see an average of 1,136 patients per year. This represents a 2.07% decrease from the previous year (1,160 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wood County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.72%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

9.97%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vienna, WV grew by 7.13% from 7.21% to 7.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vienna, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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