CensusEasy
CITY

Davy

West Virginia · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 1.273 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Davy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 187 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $30,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−50%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1632333033734431990201020202024Davy
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,351
+101%since 2000
from $8,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+1%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+19%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
RELATED:See current rent listings in Davy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+47.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 29.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2012
from 34.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Davy

Denton
Pop 193
Norwood
Pop 194
Surrency
Pop 203
Argyle
Pop 193
Places similar to Davy
Head to head

Compare Davy to nearby cities

DAVY VS
Bluefield
Income$49,375+52%
Home value$105,400+242%
Population9,158+4932%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAVY VS
Beckley
Income$45,826+41%
Home value$158,000+413%
Population16,373+8896%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAVY VS
Wytheville
Income$47,270+45%
Home value$196,800+539%
Population8,128+4366%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAVY VS
Abingdon
Income$54,544+68%
Home value$228,000+640%
Population8,284+4452%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Davy, West Virginia?

Davy, West Virginia has about 186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davy, West Virginia earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davy, West Virginia expensive?

In Davy, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $30,800.

How educated are people in Davy, West Virginia?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Davy, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davy, West Virginia?

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

Has Davy, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Davy, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Davy with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →