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Glen Jean

West Virginia · 210 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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Glen Jean has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,173. Population has fallen 49% since 2011, a loss of 201 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
−49%vs 2011
vs 411 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
929 / sq mi
−49%vs 2011
vs 1,819 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+21%vs 2011
vs 38.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,173
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,469 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$10,626
+31%vs 2011
vs $8,116 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.238
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.266 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing32%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $138,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−47.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
−24%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(224)
Black45.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(255)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(170)
Black17.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.2%(82)
Diversity Score
39
−37%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
Female
66.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Jean, West Virginia?

Glen Jean, West Virginia has about 210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Jean, West Virginia?

The typical household in Glen Jean, West Virginia earns about $28,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Jean, West Virginia expensive?

In Glen Jean, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,600.

How educated are people in Glen Jean, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Jean, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Jean, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Glen Jean, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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