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Chattaroy

West Virginia · 467 residents · 2.04 sq mi
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Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 669 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 65.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−59%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3986048101K1K1990201020202024Chattaroy
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,333
+59%since 2000
from $14,074 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
65.7%
+46.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−12%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing45.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$912
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
98.5%
+66.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,105)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(39)
Diversity Score19.1%(89)
Diversity Score
19
+298%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 39.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

Chattaroy, West Virginia has about 467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Chattaroy, West Virginia expensive?

In Chattaroy, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chattaroy, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

About 65.7% of people in Chattaroy, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chattaroy, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chattaroy, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 686 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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

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