Moundsville is a city in West Virginia with about 7,934 residents. Moundsville sits in Marshall County. The median age is 44.5 and the median household income is $48,590. Homes carry a median value of $108,500, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.1%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Moundsville — frequently asked
What is the population of Moundsville, West Virginia?
Moundsville has a population of about 7,934, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Moundsville?
The median home value in Moundsville is $108,500, and the median gross rent is $801/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Moundsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Moundsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 233 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Moundsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marshall County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, drought.
How many schools are in Moundsville?
Moundsville has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Moundsville?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Moundsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.