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Big Chimney

West Virginia · 610 residents · 2.004 sq mi
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Big Chimney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,403. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

610
+23%since 2023
from 497 in 2023
2010 – 2024
304 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 248 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.3
+8%since 2023
from 54.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
268367465563662201020202024Big Chimney
2024610
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,403
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,740 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,133
−15%since 2023
from $34,232 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.334
+19%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

90.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
9.1% rent
16.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

74.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
35.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
20.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
38.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

Big Chimney, West Virginia has about 610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

The typical household in Big Chimney, West Virginia earns about $43,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Big Chimney, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

About 32.1% of people in Big Chimney, 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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