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Amherstdale

West Virginia · 350 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2019, a loss of 169 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 56.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−33%since 2019
from 519 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
−33%since 2019
from 173 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+66%since 2019
from 30.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0143285428570201020202024Amherstdale
2024256
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,196
−7%since 2019
from $20,581 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing42.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
29.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(325)
Black4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(44)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
Female
39.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

Amherstdale, West Virginia has about 350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Amherstdale, West Virginia expensive?

In Amherstdale, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,400.

How educated are people in Amherstdale, West Virginia?

About 4.6% 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 56.7% of people in Amherstdale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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