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Big Chimney

West Virginia · 629 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 $35,391. Population has grown 36% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,600. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+36%since 2019
from 463 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
+36%since 2019
from 231 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
−22%since 2019
from 65.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
268367465563662201020202024Big Chimney
2024610
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,391
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,896 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,687
−7%since 2019
from $27,617 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+71%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(601)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(38)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 14.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% 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
28.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

Big Chimney, West Virginia has about 629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Chimney, West Virginia earns about $35,391 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 $128,600.

How educated are people in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

About 16.5% 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 8.1% of people in Big Chimney, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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