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Eccles

West Virginia · 362 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Eccles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,855. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2011, reaching $53,200. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 203%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
362
+93%vs 2011
vs 188 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
527 / sq mi
+93%vs 2011
vs 274 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+19%vs 2011
vs 36.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,855
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $13,576 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$14,108
+15%vs 2011
vs $12,221 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−25.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.384 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services35.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration35.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information33.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2015
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−53.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
+83%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(345)
Black4.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(41)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.6%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
+35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Female
37.7%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eccles, West Virginia?

Eccles, West Virginia has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eccles, West Virginia earns about $21,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eccles, West Virginia expensive?

In Eccles, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,200.

How educated are people in Eccles, West Virginia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eccles, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eccles, West Virginia?

About 13.0% of people in Eccles, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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