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Chattaroy

West Virginia · 756 residents · 2.04 sq mi
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Chattaroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,111. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 380 residents. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 44.1, 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 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
756
−33%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
371 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3986048101K1K1990201020202024Chattaroy
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,111
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,138
+86%since 2000
from $14,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$84,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$496
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(741)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(30)
Diversity Score
4
−18%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

Chattaroy, West Virginia has about 756 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chattaroy, West Virginia earns about $32,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chattaroy, West Virginia expensive?

In Chattaroy, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

About 18.5% 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 19.9% 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 397 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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