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Belva

West Virginia · 17 residents · 0.137 sq mi
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Population has fallen 51% since 2023, a loss of 18 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−51%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−51%since 2023
from 255 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+27%since 2023
from 45.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
54178114150201020202024Belva
202417
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,400
Unchangedsince 2023
from $27,440 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.211
+23%since 2023
from 0.171 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food50%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.4%(11)
Diversity Score53.9%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other52.9%(9)
Diversity Score62.3%(11)
Diversity Score
62
+16%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
30.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+34.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
Female
52.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
46.2%
+32.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Belva, West Virginia?

Belva, West Virginia has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Belva, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belva, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belva, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Belva, West Virginia 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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