Alderson, West Virginia
Alderson: City in West Virginia, United States of America
About
Alderson is a city located in the county of Greenbrier in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,184 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,111 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alderson
| Population : | 1,111 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Greenbrier County |
| Postal code : | 24910 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,549 feet / 472, 472 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 04:01:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 451 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alderson is located at 37°43'33"N 80°38'31"W (37.7259500, -80.6420200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alderson decreased by 6.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,184 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,182 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,180 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,182 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,176 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,173 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,166 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,152 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,133 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,125 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,111 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,335 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,649 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 16.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 41,690 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,681 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 75.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,020 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
Alderson zip code is 24910.
County name: Greenbrier, County
fips: 54025
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,121 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $403 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $864 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,070 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,211 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 503,416 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 187,703 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 845,726 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,232 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,284 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,307 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,561 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,288 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 880 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,035 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,181 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,099.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 31.54 |
Other Places in Alderson
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People born in Alderson (4)
People born in Alderson, including entertainer Ada Smith, Science Fiction Author Richard C. Meredith, politician George Ambler, .
List
- Abe Shires (American football player (1917-1993)) he was born in 12/02/1917
Schools in Alderson
College & universities near Alderson, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237880 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg (WV) | 24901 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alderson, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Post offices near Alderson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alderson Post Office | Alderson (WV) | 24910 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alderson , Oklahoma human settlement in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Greenbrier County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenbrier County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | 3,766 | City in West Virginia |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,325 | City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States |
| Fairlea | 1,747 | Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia |
| Ronceverte | 1,649 | City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rainelle | 1,516 | City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rupert | 880 | Human settlement in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Quinwood | 260 | Human settlement in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Falling Spring | 200 | Human settlement in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alderson distances to largest West Virginia cities
