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Chattaroy

West Virginia · 641 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 $45,536. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 495 residents. 0% 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 $93,300. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
641
−44%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3986048101K1K1990201020202024Chattaroy
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,536
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,728
+26%since 2000
from $14,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$93,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(623)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(31)
Diversity Score12.9%(83)
Diversity Score
13
+169%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−10%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

Chattaroy, West Virginia has about 641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chattaroy, West Virginia earns about $45,536 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 $93,300.

How educated are people in Chattaroy, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 26.8% 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 512 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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