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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cheat Lake

West Virginia · 6,396 residents · 14.339 sq mi
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Cheat Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,594. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $139,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,396
+60%since 1990
from 3,992 in 1990
1990 – 2024
446 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+10%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Cheat Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,594
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,735 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,210
+76%since 1990
from $17,176 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $384 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.9
+16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,982)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,087)
Black1.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(35)
Asian1.9%(120)
Diversity Score8.9%(572)
9
+398%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.0%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

Cheat Lake, West Virginia has about 6,396 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cheat Lake, West Virginia earns about $48,594 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 $139,000, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?

About 41.0% 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 6.0% 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 2,404 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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