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East Dailey

West Virginia · 469 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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East Dailey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,508. Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 243 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−34%since 2019
from 712 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
446 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 677 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+158%since 2019
from 20.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
242391541690839201020202024East Dailey
2024292
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,508
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,536 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,331
+16%since 2019
from $16,698 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
24.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−9%since 2019
from 16.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
46.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dailey, West Virginia?

East Dailey, West Virginia has about 469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Dailey, West Virginia earns about $49,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in East Dailey, West Virginia?

About 19.4% 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 2.3% 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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