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Chapmanville

West Virginia · 1,020 residents · 0.657 sq mi
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Chapmanville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,337. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 191 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,020
−16%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+14%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8001K1K1K2K1990201020202024Chapmanville
2024928
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,337
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,077 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,113
+42%since 2000
from $15,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(964)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(75)
Diversity Score
7
+157%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chapmanville, West Virginia?

Chapmanville, West Virginia has about 1,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chapmanville, West Virginia earns about $30,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chapmanville, West Virginia expensive?

In Chapmanville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $113,700, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Chapmanville, West Virginia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chapmanville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chapmanville, West Virginia?

About 20.9% of people in Chapmanville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chapmanville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chapmanville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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