City · West Virginia
Oak Hill, West Virginia
Oak Hill, city, in Fayette County, West Virginia. Oak Hill had 7,629 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,179 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,937 (±22). GEOID 5460028.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,629
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,179 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,937 ±22
Median household income
$52,466
±$5,782 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$118,700
±$14,400 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$847
±$86 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Oak Hill and what county is it in?
Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia. It covers 9.7 square miles of land, 844 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oak Hill is in the Beckley, WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 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 Oak Hill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,629 people lived in Oak Hill on July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 8,179 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,937 (±22).
| Measure | Oak Hill | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,937 ±22 | 39,519 | −399 |
| Households | 3,344 ±240 | 15,948 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.17 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,820 ±288 | 19,084 | no clear change |
Oak Hill's population since 2000
From 7,589 in 2000 to 7,629 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill?
The median resident of Oak Hill is 41.4 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.5%.
| Measure | Oak Hill | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±5.1 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.3 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±3.7 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 44.1% ±2.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4% ±3.0 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8% ±3.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | +4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±3.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6% ±3.4 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
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 Oak Hill earn?
Half of Oak Hill's 3,344 households earn less than $52,466 a year (±$5,782), against $53,194 in Fayette County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $48,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oak Hill | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,466 ±$5,782 | $53,194 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,860 ±$9,418 | $68,298 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,478 ±$3,506 | $28,113 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±6.1 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±12.4 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.9% ±6.4 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±3.4 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±4.3 pts | 82.7% | – |
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 Oak Hill?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Oak Hill's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,700 by its owner (±$14,400). The median renter pays $847 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oak Hill | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,700 ±$14,400 | $105,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $847 ±$86 | $788 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6% ±11.5 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,122 ±$261 | $1,174 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7% ±5.8 pts | 77.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.3% ±5.8 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,820 ±288 | 19,084 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±5.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% ±4.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.9% ±3.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.9% ±4.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 Oak Hill building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill work and get to work?
75.0% of Oak Hill's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Oak Hill | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7% ±5.2 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.6% | −7.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±6.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0% ±5.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±9.2 | 30.1 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 Oak Hill?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Oak Hill, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,875 (Tract 203) to $63,605 (Tract 202.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.01Fayette County | 4,114 | $63,605 |
| Tract 203Fayette County | 2,412 | $46,875 |
| Tract 202.02Fayette County | 3,452 | $62,115 |
| Tract 204Fayette County | 3,635 | $46,250 |
| Tract 201.01Fayette County | 4,068 | $68,709 |
| Tract 206Fayette County | 1,409 | $53,542 |
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 Oak Hill) · Census block assignment files
How does Oak Hill compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oak Hill is the 3,858th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Oak Hill ranks 77th 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 | 18th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th | 146 |
| Median household income | 77th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 92nd | 144 |
| Median home value | 92nd | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 110th | 135 |
| Median age | 87th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 146 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 24th | 145 |
Oak Hill's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill?
13 of the 57 figures for Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill.