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Alderson, WV
Town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Population
1,383
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,547
ZIP codes
0
Alderson and its ZIP codes
Alderson at a glance
- Alderson is about 21 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,212 a year, 46% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,400 (20% below West Virginia).
Local data for Alderson, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alderson, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,212
Poverty rate
45.8%
Median home value
$130,400
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
60.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (121), German Americans (43), Polish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenbrier County. PPP loans are for Alderson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,917
12,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$274M
FY 2026, $8,300 per person
How people get to work
Alderson, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 60.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alderson, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
559
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alderson, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Alderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RonceverteCity | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| FairleaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| UnionTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LewisburgCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| HintonCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Meadow BridgeTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RupertTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RainelleTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| White Sulphur SpringsCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| QuinwoodTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| PeterstownTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Falling SpringTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Shady SpringCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.2 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| Rich Creek, VATown | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alderson, WV in?
- Alderson is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Alderson, WV?
- About 1,383 people live in Alderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alderson?
- Nearby places include Ronceverte (9.9 mi), Fairlea (11 mi), Union (11 mi), Lewisburg (13 mi), Hinton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023