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Big Chimney

West Virginia · 627 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 $27,359. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2011. Median home value is $127,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
+56%vs 2011
vs 402 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+56%vs 2011
vs 201 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
−32%vs 2011
vs 69.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
268367465563662201020202024Big Chimney
2024610
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,359
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,729 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,100
−14%vs 2011
vs $33,848 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.436 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−53.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.5% in 2011
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−18.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+51%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−82%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−22%vs 2011
vs 13.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.9%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

Big Chimney, West Virginia has about 627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Chimney, West Virginia earns about $27,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Chimney, West Virginia expensive?

In Big Chimney, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $127,300.

How educated are people in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

About 18.4% 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 7.8% 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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