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Boomer

West Virginia · 599 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Boomer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 156 residents. Median home value is $82,800. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−21%since 2019
from 755 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
569 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 718 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+57%since 2019
from 26.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1664186719231K201020202024Boomer
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,322
−11%since 2019
from $24,083 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$82,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$937
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $749 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(432)
Black41.1%(310)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score63%(475)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(491)
Black8.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(133)
Diversity Score
22
−65%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% 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
36.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
Female
44.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boomer, West Virginia?

Boomer, West Virginia has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boomer, West Virginia earns about $45,750 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Boomer, West Virginia?

About 21.4% 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 31.7% of people in Boomer, 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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