City · West Virginia
Ronceverte, West Virginia
Ronceverte, city, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Ronceverte had 1,492 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,572 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,419 (±338). GEOID 5470156.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,492
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,572 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,419 ±338
Median household income
$41,889
±$3,203 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$130,300
±$13,508 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$858
±$108 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Ronceverte and what county is it in?
Ronceverte is a city in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 923 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 Ronceverte, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,492 people lived in Ronceverte on July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,572 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,419 (±338).
| Measure | Ronceverte | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,419 ±338 | 32,386 | −636 |
| Households | 690 ±152 | 14,788 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.24 | 2.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 801 ±168 | 17,913 | no clear change |
Ronceverte's population since 2000
From 1,557 in 2000 to 1,492 in 2025: down 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ronceverte 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 Ronceverte?
The median resident of Ronceverte is 37.9 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.6%.
| Measure | Ronceverte | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±4.9 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±5.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 43.7% ±5.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6% ±5.7 pts | 91.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±3.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±3.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2% ±5.9 pts | 6.3% | +7.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±4.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±4.7 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±4.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Ronceverte earn?
Half of Ronceverte's 690 households earn less than $41,889 a year (±$3,203), against $48,218 in Greenbrier County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,612 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $14,723 after inflation. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ronceverte | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,889 ±$3,203 | $48,218 | −$14,723 |
| Mean household income | $54,441 ±$10,510 | $69,064 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,340 ±$4,428 | $31,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.9% ±9.3 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.0% ±18.5 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9% ±6.5 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±2.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±4.1 pts | 83.6% | – |
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 Ronceverte?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Ronceverte's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 by its owner (±$13,508). The median renter pays $858 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ronceverte | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,300 ±$13,508 | $149,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $858 ±$108 | $868 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9% ±14.6 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,048 ±$86 | $1,180 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9% ±9.6 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.1% ±9.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 801 ±168 | 17,913 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7% ±6.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±9.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±7.5 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.3% ±8.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 Ronceverte building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Ronceverte in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Ronceverte work and get to work?
88.9% of Ronceverte's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes.
| Measure | Ronceverte | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±7.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±5.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.9% ±5.6 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±3.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±3.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±3.0 | 25.2 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 Ronceverte?
No census tract lies mostly in Ronceverte; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507.01Greenbrier County | 3,733 | $40,317 |
| Tract 9507.02Greenbrier County | 1,878 | $71,297 |
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 Ronceverte) · Census block assignment files
How does Ronceverte compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ronceverte is the 8,752nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Ronceverte ranks 111th 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 | 71st | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 59th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th | 146 |
| Median household income | 111th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 110th | 144 |
| Median home value | 74th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 57th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th | 135 |
| Median age | 116th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 94th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 145 |
Ronceverte's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Ronceverte 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 Ronceverte?
19 of the 57 figures for Ronceverte 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 Ronceverte 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 Ronceverte.