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Chelyan

West Virginia · 564 residents · 0.427 sq mi
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Chelyan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,175. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 312 residents. Median home value is $103,500. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

564
+124%since 2023
from 252 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,321 / sq mi
+124%since 2023
from 590 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1674236799341K201020202024Chelyan
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,175
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,653
−66%since 2023
from $46,406 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−47.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
62.6%
+62.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.305
−6%since 2023
from 0.325 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$103,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
95.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
4.5% rent
11.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+288%since 2023
from 0.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(97)
Diversity Score35.6%(201)
36
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
42.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
70.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

66.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
33.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chelyan, West Virginia?

Chelyan, West Virginia has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chelyan, West Virginia earns about $34,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelyan, West Virginia expensive?

In Chelyan, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $103,500.

How educated are people in Chelyan, West Virginia?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chelyan, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelyan, West Virginia?

About 62.6% of people in Chelyan, 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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