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Anawalt

West Virginia · 165 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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Anawalt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,778. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $21,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
165
−39%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+13%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
521873224575921990201020202024Anawalt
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,778
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,209
+14%since 2000
from $8,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$482
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−12%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(246)
Black9.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(138)
Black4.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(21)
Diversity Score
13
−38%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
41.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anawalt, West Virginia?

Anawalt, West Virginia has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anawalt, West Virginia earns about $22,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anawalt, West Virginia expensive?

In Anawalt, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $21,700, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Anawalt, West Virginia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anawalt, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anawalt, West Virginia?

About 38.2% of people in Anawalt, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anawalt, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Anawalt, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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