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Daniels

West Virginia · 1,881 residents · 4.631 sq mi
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Daniels has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,881
+2%since 2000
from 1,846 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
406 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+6%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Daniels
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,375
−8%since 2000
from $22,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,800)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,820)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(92)
Diversity Score
5
−6%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daniels, West Virginia?

Daniels, West Virginia has about 1,881 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daniels, West Virginia earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daniels, West Virginia expensive?

In Daniels, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Daniels, West Virginia?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Daniels, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daniels, West Virginia?

About 14.3% of people in Daniels, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daniels, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Daniels, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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