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Clearview

West Virginia · 472 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Clearview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,643. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
472
−20%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+17%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4555055566066561990201020202024Clearview
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,643
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,225
+92%since 2000
from $19,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
6.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(454)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score10.9%(51)
Diversity Score
11
+758%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearview, West Virginia?

Clearview, West Virginia has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clearview, West Virginia earns about $69,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearview, West Virginia expensive?

In Clearview, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $163,800.

How educated are people in Clearview, West Virginia?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clearview, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearview, West Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Clearview, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearview, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearview, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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