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Paw Paw, West Virginia, in Morgan county, is 56 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 524.
In Paw Paw, about 48% of adults are married. Paw Paw is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 10% of Paw Paw is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for West Virginia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Paw Paw had a median family income of $30,250.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Paw Paw ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Paw Paw are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 72% of housing units in Paw Paw are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Typical rents in Paw Paw are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Paw Paw, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Paw Paw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Paw Paw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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