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East Dailey

West Virginia · 292 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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East Dailey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,688. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 81% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−9%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+10%since 2023
from 54.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
242391541690839201020202024East Dailey
2024292
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,306 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,448
−11%since 2023
from $65,624 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+6%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
72.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
Female
31.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dailey, West Virginia?

East Dailey, West Virginia has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Dailey, West Virginia?

The typical household in East Dailey, West Virginia earns about $107,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in East Dailey, West Virginia?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Dailey, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Dailey, West Virginia?

About 7.5% of people in East Dailey, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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