City · West Virginia
Hinton, West Virginia
Hinton, city, in Summers County, West Virginia. Hinton had 2,149 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,245 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,086 (±345). GEOID 5437636.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,149
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,245 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,086 ±345
Median household income
$37,610
±$5,527 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$92,900
±$31,522 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$951
±$66 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Hinton and what county is it in?
Hinton is a city in Summers County, West Virginia. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 1,005 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hinton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,149 people lived in Hinton on July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,245 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,086 (±345).
| Measure | Hinton | Summers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,086 ±345 | 11,729 | −699 |
| Households | 875 ±150 | 4,680 | −424 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.31 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,339 ±170 | 6,541 | −244 |
Hinton's population since 2000
From 2,880 in 2000 to 2,149 in 2025: down 25.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hinton 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 Hinton?
The median resident of Hinton is 36.9 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.7%.
| Measure | Hinton | Summers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±7.8 | 50.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±5.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7% ±6.1 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Male | 44.6% ±5.5 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7% ±5.0 pts | 90.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.7% ±5.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5% ±6.6 pts | 27.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±7.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±7.7 pts | 18.8% | +11.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±5.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±6.9 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±4.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Hinton earn?
Half of Hinton's 875 households earn less than $37,610 a year (±$5,527), against $40,699 in Summers County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $38,681 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hinton | Summers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,610 ±$5,527 | $40,699 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,727 ±$15,210 | $58,559 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,980 ±$6,357 | $25,658 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 35.0% ±9.8 pts | 23.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.8% ±23.6 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.3% ±8.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 77.4% ±10.0 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.4% ±10.1 pts | 72.3% | – |
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 Hinton?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Hinton's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 by its owner (±$31,522). The median renter pays $951 a month including utilities, and 51.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hinton | Summers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,900 ±$31,522 | $140,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $951 ±$66 | $915 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.6% ±20.3 pts | 47.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $923 ±$72 | $933 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±9.1 pts | 81.2% | +14.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±9.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,339 ±170 | 6,541 | −244 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.8% ±5.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 24.0% ±15.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0% ±6.4 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.7% ±8.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.5% ±6.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
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 Hinton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hinton 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 Hinton work and get to work?
76.9% of Hinton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Hinton | Summers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.9% ±7.8 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±5.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±9.0 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±6.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.3% ±5.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±4.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±5.5 | 35.1 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 Hinton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hinton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
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 Hinton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hinton compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hinton is the 7,427th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 55th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Hinton ranks 119th 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 | 55th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd | 146 |
| Median household income | 119th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 114th | 144 |
| Median home value | 120th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 9th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st | 135 |
| Median age | 123rd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 76th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 38th | 145 |
Hinton's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Hinton 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 Hinton?
19 of the 57 figures for Hinton 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 Hinton 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 Hinton.