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Chelyan

West Virginia · 776 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 $25,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
776
+5%vs 2011
vs 740 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,817 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 1,733 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
−3%vs 2011
vs 46.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1674236799341K201020202024Chelyan
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,198 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,838
+20%vs 2011
vs $17,306 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.295 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $578 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.3%
−49.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.3% in 2011
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(53)
Diversity Score19.1%(141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(745)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other9.6%(74)
Diversity Score23.6%(183)
Diversity Score
24
+23%vs 2011
vs 19 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 20.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% 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
7.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelyan, West Virginia?

Chelyan, West Virginia has about 776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chelyan, West Virginia earns about $25,167 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Chelyan, West Virginia?

About 6.5% 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 25.8% of people in Chelyan, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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