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Helvetia

West Virginia · 59 residents · 1.815 sq mi
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Helvetia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,393. Population has grown 37% since 2011. Median home value is $166,100. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
+37%vs 2011
vs 43 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+37%vs 2011
vs 24 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−35%vs 2011
vs 65.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0265278103201020202024Helvetia
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,393
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,781 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$16,989
+1%vs 2011
vs $16,847 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%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.122
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.145 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$166,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $167,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−79.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
41.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+6%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(5)
Diversity Score
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% 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
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
11.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
Female
88.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
50.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helvetia, West Virginia?

Helvetia, West Virginia has about 59 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helvetia, West Virginia earns about $38,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helvetia, West Virginia expensive?

In Helvetia, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $166,100.

How educated are people in Helvetia, West Virginia?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Helvetia, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helvetia, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Helvetia, 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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