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Belva

West Virginia · 78 residents · 0.137 sq mi
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Belva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,514. Population has grown 47% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+47%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
569 / sq mi
+47%since 2019
from 387 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
−14%since 2019
from 66.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
54178114150201020202024Belva
202417
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,880
+1%since 2019
from $24,642 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food16.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
31.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(5)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% 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
31.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
55.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belva, West Virginia?

Belva, West Virginia has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belva, West Virginia earns about $44,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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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