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West Van Lear

Kentucky · 768 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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West Van Lear has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has fallen 32% since 2021, a loss of 361 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,700. Households here earn about 33% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
768
−32%vs 2021
vs 1,129 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
706 / sq mi
−32%vs 2021
vs 1,038 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+42%vs 2021
vs 28.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
7148751K1K1K20202024West Van Lear
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $81,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,492
−9%vs 2021
vs $25,757 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food20.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $131,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.3% in 2021
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+16%vs 2021
vs 1.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(737)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(28)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 31.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.7% in 2021
Female
54.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.3% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

West Van Lear, Kentucky has about 768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Van Lear, Kentucky earns about $69,375 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 $129,700.

How educated are people in West Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 19.8% 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 8.7% of people in West Van Lear, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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