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Rivesville town, WV

ZIP 26588 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26588

26588 has a population of 2,911 with a median age of 45.3 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.3%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.8%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
16.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.6%-4% vs US avg
x
High school
41.3%+57% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
2.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 26588

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
2.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,911
Median age45.3
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born10.4%