City · West Virginia
Weston, West Virginia
Weston, city, in Lewis County, West Virginia. Weston had 3,736 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,952 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,840 (±26). GEOID 5485972.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,736
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,952 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,840 ±26
Median household income
$52,070
±$5,290 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$105,300
±$18,875 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$770
±$80 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Weston and what county is it in?
Weston is a city in Lewis County, West Virginia. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 2,034 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 Weston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,736 people lived in Weston on July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 3,952 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,840 (±26).
| Measure | Weston | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,840 ±26 | 16,740 | −106 |
| Households | 1,621 ±176 | 6,967 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.25 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,103 ±179 | 8,219 | no clear change |
Weston's population since 2000
From 4,317 in 2000 to 3,736 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Weston 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 Weston?
The median resident of Weston is 38.9 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%.
| Measure | Weston | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±5.2 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±4.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±4.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±4.1 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±4.7 pts | 90.0% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±5.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±3.8 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7% ±4.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6% ±5.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4% ±7.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.1 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 Weston earn?
Half of Weston's 1,621 households earn less than $52,070 a year (±$5,290), against $56,477 in Lewis County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,071 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,999 after inflation. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weston | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,070 ±$5,290 | $56,477 | +$9,999 |
| Mean household income | $70,497 ±$14,437 | $80,876 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,228 ±$6,624 | $34,362 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0% ±8.3 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.2% ±19.4 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.8% ±9.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% ±5.3 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±5.7 pts | 84.2% | – |
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 Weston?
Owners occupy 52.8% of Weston's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 by its owner (±$18,875). The median renter pays $770 a month including utilities, and 24.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Weston | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,300 ±$18,875 | $151,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $770 ±$80 | $730 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.1% ±11.7 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,044 ±$221 | $1,081 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8% ±8.6 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.2% ±8.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,103 ±179 | 8,219 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±10.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1% ±7.2 pts | 70.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.8% ±6.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.4% ±6.7 pts | 10.2% | – |
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 Weston building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Weston in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.3 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 Weston work and get to work?
80.6% of Weston's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 16.2%.
| Measure | Weston | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±6.1 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 16.2% ±8.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±8.2 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.7% ±4.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±4.3 | 28.5 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 Weston?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Weston, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,363 (Tract 9675) to $50,933 (Tract 9674).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9675Lewis County | 3,010 | $50,363 |
| Tract 9674Lewis County | 2,404 | $50,933 |
| Tract 9673Lewis County | 4,348 | $66,694 |
| Tract 9672Lewis County | 3,691 | $67,847 |
| Tract 9676Lewis County | 3,287 | $56,836 |
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 Weston) · Census block assignment files
How does Weston compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Weston is the 5,696th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Weston ranks 79th 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 | 33rd | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 146 |
| Median household income | 79th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 83rd | 144 |
| Median home value | 107th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 118th | 135 |
| Median age | 111th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 131st | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 99th | 145 |
Weston's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Weston 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 Weston?
15 of the 57 figures for Weston 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 Weston 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 Weston.