Town · West Virginia
Eleanor, West Virginia
Eleanor, town, in Putnam County, West Virginia. Eleanor had 1,497 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,542 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,726 (±482). GEOID 5424292.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,497
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,542 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,726 ±482
Median household income
$78,578
±$3,819 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$255,400
±$36,623 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$1,070
±$212 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Eleanor and what county is it in?
Eleanor is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 751 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eleanor is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eleanor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,497 people lived in Eleanor on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,542 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,726 (±482).
| Measure | Eleanor | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,726 ±482 | 57,177 | no clear change |
| Households | 721 ±185 | 23,251 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.40 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 732 ±185 | 24,963 | no clear change |
Eleanor's population since 2000
From 1,345 in 2000 to 1,497 in 2025: up 11.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eleanor as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eleanor?
The median resident of Eleanor is 45.6 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 2.0%.
| Measure | Eleanor | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±5.6 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.0% ±6.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6% ±8.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±4.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.4% ±4.9 pts | 93.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±4.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.6% ±4.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6% ±8.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±4.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8% ±8.3 pts | 29.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.6% ±2.0 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eleanor earn?
Half of Eleanor's 721 households earn less than $78,578 a year (±$3,819), against $79,527 in Putnam County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $68,457 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eleanor | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,578 ±$3,819 | $79,527 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,665 ±$14,197 | $101,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,512 ±$7,360 | $41,822 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±14.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±5.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±5.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±6.5 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eleanor?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Eleanor's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $255,400 by its owner (±$36,623). The median renter pays $1,070 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Eleanor | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $255,400 ±$36,623 | $223,300 | +$66,735 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 ±$212 | $952 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.2% ±14.9 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,699 ±$205 | $1,528 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8% ±10.0 pts | 81.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.2% ±10.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Housing units | 732 ±185 | 24,963 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.4% ±7.5 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±14.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±5.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eleanor building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Eleanor in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eleanor work and get to work?
87.9% of Eleanor's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes.
| Measure | Eleanor | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±9.5 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.9% ±7.9 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±8.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±7.7 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Eleanor?
No census tract lies mostly in Eleanor; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202Putnam County | 5,203 | $78,461 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Eleanor) · Census block assignment files
How does Eleanor compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eleanor is the 8,743rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 70th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Eleanor ranks 19th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 70th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 37th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 146 |
| Median household income | 19th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 15th | 144 |
| Median home value | 13th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th | 135 |
| Median age | 42nd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 42nd | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 72nd | 145 |
Eleanor's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Eleanor with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Eleanor?
27 of the 57 figures for Eleanor on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eleanor are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Eleanor.