Total Population
524
Population
Growth Rate
-0.46%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
8.100
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.
Upper 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.
Preston 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.
Luigi’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 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.
Reedsville
Population
Housing & Income
Households
202
Total Housing Units
240
Owner Occupied
159
Renter Occupied
43
Vacant
38
Median Home Value
$137,162
Average Home Value
$175,000
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.00%
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,659 $66,525
Average Household
$71,405 $82,287
Per Capita
$29,875 $34,637
Workforce
Total Businesses
27
Total Employed
379
Workers 16+
183
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
212
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
76
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
1
Employed
60
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
4
Employed
32
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
4
Employed
32
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
5
Employed
21
Some
High School
14
Graduated
High School
193
Associates
Degree
32
Bachelor's
Degree
25
Graduate
Degree
26
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
96
Non-Resident Commuters
80
Drive Alone
173
Carpooled
6
Public
0
Work At Home
4