Reedsville

History of Reedsville

Incorporated in 1906, Reedsville was named for James Reed, the owner of the land on which a large portion of the town is located. The Phillips-Jones Electric Vacuum Cleaner plant operated in Reedsville through the early 1900s. The town's population today is 450.

Reedsville Today: What Makes Us Unique

West Virginia University JW Ruby Research Farm & Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education & Resource Center

The Ruby Research Farm is more than 900 acres dedicated to horse and beef research, along with forage production. The farm was home to prized Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, and Standardbreds in the 1970s under private ownership. For a time period lasting until 2009, WVU owned it, using it for beef cattle production and grazing research. Horses returned in 2009 for hands-on equine studies, along with weekend horse shows and other community events.

parkUpper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area

This 56-acre WMA just outside Reedsville is owned by the West Virginia DNR and includes two shallow wetlands excellent for waterfowl hunting and fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass.

youth centerPreston County Youth Center

The Preston County Youth Center offers the community a place to experience sports and activities in a safe, nurturing environment. It includes a 20,000 square-foot indoor facility, outdoor field, softball field, baseball field, ropes course and community garden.

bowlingLuigi’s Sports Center

Luigi's Sports Center is a 12-lane bowling alley that has been offering family fun in Preston County since 2009. They provide multiple bowling leagues, open bowling, cosmic bowling, lane rentals, an arcade and many other events, along with freshly cooked food from their kitchen.

deckers creekDeckers Creek Rail-Trail

Reedsville is one end of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gently sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Reedsville468569528512

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4352825
5-9363127
10-14333333
15-19352827
20-24382119
25-29522523
30-34484525
35-39345240
40-44364050
45-49361942
50-54374028
55-59462727
60-64363428
65-69264641
70-74172233
75-7981925
80-8461311
85+758
18+440420410
Median Age364044

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Reedsville2023
Total528.00
White Alone96.78
Black Alone0.76
American Indian Alone0.00
Asian Alone0.00
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.00
Two or More Races2.46
Hispanic Origin0.38
Diversity Index7.00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Reedsville2023 - 2028
Population-0.61%
Households-0.49%
Families-0.54%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households167217207202
Housing Units197248243243
Owner Occupied Units161162
Renter Occupied Units4640
Vacant Units3641

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Reedsville20232028
Median Home Value$157,589$167,241
Average Home Value$171,273$177,778
<$50,0002013
$50,000 - $99,9993232
$100,000 - $149,9992016
$150,000 - $199,9995658
$200,000 - $249,99985
$250,000 - $299,9991225
$300,000 - $399,99948
$400,000 - $499,99900
$500,000 - $749,99985
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later6
2000-200931
1990-199947
1980-198944
1970-197938
1960-196921
1950-195915
1940-194921
1939 or Before31

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Reedsville20232028
Median Household$53,454$59,071
Average Household$70,557$81,578
Per Capita$27,661$32,185

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Reedsville2023
<$15,00018
$15,000 - $24,9999
$25,000 - $34,99927
$35,000 - $49,99943
$50,000 - $74,99934
$75,000 - $99,99926
$100,000 - $149,99942
$150,000 - $199,9996
$200,000+2

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+217
In-County Residents84
Out-of-County Residents115
Drive Alone185
Carpooled8
Public Transport10
Work at Home11
Less than 5 minutes25
5-9 minutes29
10-14 minutes11
15-19 minutes9
20-24 minutes18
25-29 minutes5
30-34 minutes36
35-39 minutes21
40-44 minutes12
45-59 minutes24
60-89 minutes4
90+ minutes14
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees420
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction1
Manufacturing222
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade79
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores63
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music3
General Merchandise Str12
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse0
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance13
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn13
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1
Legal Services1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist20
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs32
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places32
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin15
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp37

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Reedsville2023
Some High School20
Graduated High School201
Associates Degree17
Bachelor's Degree14
Graduate Degree42

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses30
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus3
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus7
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus1
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus2
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus2
General Merchandise Str Bus2
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus0
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus2
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus4
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus4
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus3
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus4

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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