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Hinton, WV
City in Summers County, West Virginia.
Population
2,086
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
934
ZIP codes
0
Hinton and its ZIP codes
Hinton at a glance
- Hinton is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 77th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $37,610, 37% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 (43% below West Virginia) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for Hinton, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hinton, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,610
Poverty rate
35.0%
Median home value
$92,900
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (253), German Americans (230), Scottish Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Summers County. PPP loans are for Hinton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,190
2,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,401
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $9,611 per person
How people get to work
Hinton, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hinton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
83
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hinton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Hinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shady SpringCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Meadow BridgeTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| AldersonTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| AthensTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MabscottTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hinton, WV in?
- Hinton is in Summers County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Hinton, WV?
- About 2,086 people live in Hinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hinton?
- Nearby places include Shady Spring (11 mi), Ghent (13 mi), Meadow Bridge (13 mi), Daniels (13 mi), Alderson (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023