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East Dailey

West Virginia · 292 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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East Dailey is home to 292 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 59.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 81% ahead of the West Virginia median. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 55% of adults have a four-year degree. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income.

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

292
−9%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2010 – 2024
278 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.4
+10%since 2023
from 54.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Population, 20102024
242391541690839201020202024East Dailey
2024292
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.9%(61)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.8%(46)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7433.6%(98)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.5%(22)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$107,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,306 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

86.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
13.8% rent
37.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.12 people
−7%since 2023
from 2.27 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
18.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish47.9%(140)
American19.2%(56)
English11.6%(34)
Section 05

Education

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%
31.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

89.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 74.6%
72.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

68.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
31.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.1%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52.3%(92)
Married47.7%(84)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married75.8%(69)
Widowed24.2%(22)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
79.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.7%
US average: 13.8%
45.2%
US average: 18.4%
13.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
87.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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