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Covel

West Virginia · 142 residents · 0.212 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2011. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
+22%vs 2011
vs 116 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
670 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 547 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−55%vs 2011
vs 76.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+71.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
24.5%
−75.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.3%
+26.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+39.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
54.3%
+39.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
54.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−31.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covel, West Virginia?

Covel, West Virginia has about 142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Covel, West Virginia?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Covel, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covel, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Covel, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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