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Handley

West Virginia · 362 residents · 0.954 sq mi
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Handley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,429. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

362
+8%since 1990
from 336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
379 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 352 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+18%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1622323023714411990201020202024Handley
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,429
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,556
+46%since 1990
from $7,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.5
−24%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(295)
Black12.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(92)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(325)
Black8.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(72)
20
−27%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+21%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Handley, West Virginia?

Handley, West Virginia has about 362 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Handley, West Virginia earns about $21,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Handley, West Virginia expensive?

In Handley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Handley, West Virginia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Handley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Handley, West Virginia?

About 21.1% of people in Handley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Handley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Handley, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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