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Chauncey

West Virginia · 234 residents · 1.437 sq mi
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Population has fallen 45% since 2019, a loss of 188 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−45%since 2019
from 422 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
−45%since 2019
from 294 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+84%since 2019
from 26.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
96207317427538201020202024Chauncey
2024198
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,035
+83%since 2019
from $21,877 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+36.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
3.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(228)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−20%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Female
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chauncey, West Virginia?

Chauncey, West Virginia has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Chauncey, West Virginia expensive?

In Chauncey, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $123,000.

How educated are people in Chauncey, West Virginia?

About 11.7% 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 6.2% of people in Chauncey, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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