Carpendale, West Virginia

Quick Statistics

Carpendale is a community in Mineral County, West Virginia, home to about 1,035 people spread across 1.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,324 a year, and a typical home is worth about $171,300. About 18.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.

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1,035
Total Population
▲ up 6% since 2012
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1.31 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$31,324
Median Personal Income
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$171,300
Median Home Value
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18.0%
College Educated
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94.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 11.1 points since 2010
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Carpendale ranks number 149 of 429 in population, number 85 in median household income, number 70 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Carpendale typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Carpendale
# Town Distance Population
1.Bowling Green, MD0.8 mi.966
2.Ridgeley, WV1.3 mi.239
3.Potomac Park, MD1.4 mi.978
4.Wiley Ford, WV1.7 mi.630
5.Cumberland, MD2.3 mi.18,804
6.Cresaptown, MD3.4 mi.5,121
7.La Vale, MD3.6 mi.4,196
8.Bowmans Addition, MD4.5 mi.1,102
Frequently Asked Questions About Carpendale

What is the population of Carpendale, West Virginia?
Carpendale has a population of about 1,035 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Carpendale, West Virginia in?
Carpendale is located in Mineral County, West Virginia.

What is the median home value in Carpendale, West Virginia?
The median home value in Carpendale is about $171,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Carpendale, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Carpendale is about $31,324 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Carpendale, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Mineral County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Carpendale, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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