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Amherstdale

West Virginia · 350 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Amherstdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
+11%vs 2011
vs 314 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 105 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+33%vs 2011
vs 33.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,268 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$18,921
+17%vs 2011
vs $16,156 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Median gross rent
$480
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $513 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−32.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−24%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(253)
Black13.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(19)
Diversity Score41.2%(129)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(324)
Black6.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(16)
Diversity Score24%(84)
Diversity Score
24
−42%vs 2011
vs 41 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
Female
43.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

Amherstdale, West Virginia has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

The typical household in Amherstdale, West Virginia earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherstdale, West Virginia expensive?

In Amherstdale, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Amherstdale, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

About 27.0% of people in Amherstdale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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