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West Van Lear

Kentucky · 1,155 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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West Van Lear has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,815. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,300. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,155
−6%since 2023
from 1,224 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7148751K1K1K20202024West Van Lear
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,815
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,152
−3%since 2023
from $32,084 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
+3%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $131,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4%(49)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.2%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(115)
Diversity Score
10
+4%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
45.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

West Van Lear, Kentucky has about 1,155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

The typical household in West Van Lear, Kentucky earns about $66,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Van Lear, Kentucky expensive?

In West Van Lear, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $135,300.

How educated are people in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Van Lear, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 3.5% of people in West Van Lear, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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