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Chauncey

West Virginia · 283 residents · 1.437 sq mi
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Chauncey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
283
+2%vs 2011
vs 277 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 193 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+18%vs 2011
vs 35.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
96207317427538201020202024Chauncey
2024198
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,429 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$14,410
+26%vs 2011
vs $11,471 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+24.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.212
+41%vs 2011
vs 0.151 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing35.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing33.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$73,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−59.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Female
46.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chauncey, West Virginia?

Chauncey, West Virginia has about 283 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chauncey, West Virginia earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chauncey, West Virginia expensive?

In Chauncey, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,300.

How educated are people in Chauncey, West Virginia?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chauncey, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chauncey, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Chauncey, 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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