City · West Virginia
Follansbee, West Virginia
Follansbee, city, in Brooke County, West Virginia. Follansbee had 2,668 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,848 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,757 (±19). GEOID 5428204.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,668
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,848 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,757 ±19
Median household income
$58,371
±$13,797 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$133,900
±$19,018 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$642
±$88 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Follansbee and what county is it in?
Follansbee is a city in Brooke County, West Virginia. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 1,545 residents per square mile in 2020.
Follansbee is in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Follansbee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,668 people lived in Follansbee on July 1, 2025, down 6.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,848 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,757 (±19).
| Measure | Follansbee | Brooke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,757 ±19 | 21,805 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,372 ±218 | 9,675 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.32 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,552 ±215 | 10,691 | no clear change |
Follansbee's population since 2000
From 3,115 in 2000 to 2,668 in 2025: down 14.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Follansbee 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 Follansbee?
The median resident of Follansbee is 52.9 years old; 13.3% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%.
| Measure | Follansbee | Brooke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9 ±6.0 | 46.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.3% ±5.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3% ±6.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Male | 54.1% ±5.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0% ±2.5 pts | 92.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±4.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.2% ±0.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.8% ±7.1 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±2.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Follansbee earn?
Half of Follansbee's 1,372 households earn less than $58,371 a year (±$13,797), against $54,316 in Brooke County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $56,328 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Follansbee | Brooke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,371 ±$13,797 | $54,316 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,893 ±$16,461 | $74,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,397 ±$7,502 | $34,184 | +$10,936 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±5.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.8% ±28.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.3% ±16.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 75.9% ±17.6 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.8% ±17.4 pts | 83.1% | – |
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 Follansbee?
Owners occupy 63.3% of Follansbee's occupied homes and renters 36.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,900 by its owner (±$19,018). The median renter pays $642 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Follansbee | Brooke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,900 ±$19,018 | $141,500 | +$24,737 |
| Median gross rent | $642 ±$88 | $645 | −$244 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.4% ±11.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,133 ±$75 | $1,112 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.3% ±14.7 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.7% ±14.7 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,552 ±215 | 10,691 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±10.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±13.6 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±3.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4% ±9.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
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 Follansbee building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Follansbee in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Follansbee work and get to work?
80.4% of Follansbee's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes.
| Measure | Follansbee | Brooke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±7.1 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±5.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±8.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±5.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±3.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±5.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±4.5 | 24.8 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 Follansbee?
1 census tract lies mostly in Follansbee, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 312Brooke County | 2,825 | $49,029 |
| Tract 311.02Brooke County | 4,360 | $82,083 |
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 Follansbee) · Census block assignment files
How does Follansbee compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Follansbee is the 6,700th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 47th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Follansbee ranks 66th 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 | 47th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st | 146 |
| Median household income | 66th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 11th | 144 |
| Median home value | 70th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 123 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th | 135 |
| Median age | 13th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 101st | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 99th | 145 |
Follansbee's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Follansbee 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 Follansbee?
26 of the 57 figures for Follansbee 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 Follansbee 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 Follansbee.