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Davy

West Virginia · 209 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Davy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $20,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
209
−44%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+25%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632333033734431990201020202024Davy
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,559
+55%since 2000
from $8,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−10%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(189)
Black2.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(13)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 29.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davy, West Virginia?

Davy, West Virginia has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davy, West Virginia earns about $28,750 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 $20,500, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Davy, West Virginia?

About 1.6% 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 32.9% 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 185 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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