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Cheat Lake

West Virginia · 10,902 residents · 14.339 sq mi
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Cheat Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,014. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 96% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,902
+70%since 2000
from 6,396 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
760 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Cheat Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,014
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,787
+124%since 2000
from $30,210 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−3%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,087)
Black1.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(35)
Asian1.9%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(9,679)
Black2.9%(312)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(300)
Asian1.9%(211)
Other3.7%(400)
Diversity Score26.1%(2,841)
Diversity Score
26
+191%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

Cheat Lake, West Virginia has about 10,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

The typical household in Cheat Lake, West Virginia earns about $117,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheat Lake, West Virginia expensive?

In Cheat Lake, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $367,600, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

About 61.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cheat Lake, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

About 6.5% of people in Cheat Lake, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheat Lake, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheat Lake, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,910 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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