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Boomer

West Virginia · 615 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Boomer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,944. Population has fallen 40% since 2011, a loss of 417 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
615
−40%vs 2011
vs 1,032 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
585 / sq mi
−40%vs 2011
vs 981 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+29%vs 2011
vs 35.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1664186719231K201020202024Boomer
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,944
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,874
−4%vs 2011
vs $19,726 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
+28%vs 2011
vs 0.252 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$575
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $667 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−35.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+41.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+29%vs 2011
vs 0.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(969)
Black4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score14.6%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(524)
Black11.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score29.4%(181)
Diversity Score
29
+102%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+20%vs 2011
vs 17.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% 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%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Female
52.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boomer, West Virginia?

Boomer, West Virginia has about 615 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boomer, West Virginia earns about $42,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boomer, West Virginia expensive?

In Boomer, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Boomer, West Virginia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boomer, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boomer, West Virginia?

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

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