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Helvetia

West Virginia · 38 residents · 1.82 sq mi
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Helvetia is home to 38 people in West Virginia. The median age is 52.0, about 13 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has fallen 55% since 2019. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of residents. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

38
−55%since 2019
from 85 in 2019
2010 – 2024
52.0
−2%since 2019
from 52.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.82 sq mi
Population, 20102024
0265278103201020202024Helvetia
20240
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 510.5%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1413.2%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 342.6%(1)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.9%(3)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5434.2%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(6)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 742.6%(1)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.2%(5)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,477
+7%since 2019
from $36,858 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing35%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$107,100
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
0.0% rent
1.95 people
−6%since 2019
from 2.07 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish50%(42)
German34.5%(29)
Swiss16.7%(14)
Section 05

Education

23.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
23.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
58.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
69.8%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
50.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.7%
19.0%
US average: 17.6%
50.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
50.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
69.0%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helvetia, West Virginia?

Helvetia, West Virginia has about 38 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Helvetia, West Virginia expensive?

In Helvetia, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $107,100.

How educated are people in Helvetia, West Virginia?

About 23.5% 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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