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Richwood, West Virginia, in Nicholas county, is 59 miles E of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 156 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,477.
In Richwood, about 50% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Richwood, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Richwood had a median family income of $28,287.
Richwood is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Richwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Richwood?
In Richwood, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.
Comparing Richwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | |  |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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