Census ACS 2023 · 16 cities
Most Educated Cities in West Virginia
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In West Virginia, Cheat Lake Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 58.7%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 16 major cities in West Virginia.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling city | 32.4% | $48,498 | 26,670 |
| 2 | Weirton city | 22.8% | $56,699 | 18,785 |
| 3 | Vienna city | 32.7% | $65,211 | 10,575 |
| 4 | Teays Valley Cdp | 47.8% | $106,798 | 13,961 |
| 5 | St. Albans city | 29.0% | $58,788 | 10,637 |
| 6 | South Charleston city | 35.3% | $59,616 | 13,594 |
| 7 | Parkersburg city | 18.5% | $44,675 | 29,461 |
| 8 | Morgantown city | 58.1% | $42,245 | 30,273 |
| 9 | Martinsburg city | 23.1% | $54,590 | 18,805 |
| 10 | Huntington city | 34.5% | $43,146 | 46,189 |
| 11 | Fairmont city | 31.1% | $60,791 | 18,303 |
| 12 | Cross Lanes Cdp | 32.5% | $62,704 | 10,172 |
| 13 | Clarksburg city | 24.1% | $46,859 | 15,829 |
| 14 | Cheat Lake Cdp | 58.7% | $111,379 | 10,485 |
| 15 | Charleston city | 44.1% | $64,512 | 47,918 |
| 16 | Beckley city | 25.9% | $39,939 | 16,977 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheat Lake Cdp is the #1 ranked city in West Virginia by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 58.7% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
West Virginia has 16 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in West Virginia.