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Chelyan

West Virginia · 681 residents · 0.427 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2019, a loss of 313 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
−31%since 2019
from 994 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,595 / sq mi
−31%since 2019
from 2,328 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+69%since 2019
from 27.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1674236799341K201020202024Chelyan
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,172
+10%since 2019
from $11,938 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $648 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
37.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(53)
Diversity Score12.6%(125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(632)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5.8%(39)
Diversity Score18.2%(124)
Diversity Score
18
+45%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
11.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
Female
38.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelyan, West Virginia?

Chelyan, West Virginia has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Chelyan, West Virginia expensive?

In Chelyan, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,500, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Chelyan, West Virginia?

About 5.7% 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 49.1% 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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