CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Iaeger

West Virginia · 257 residents · 0.792 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Iaeger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,500. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−28%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−13%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712713724725731990201020202024Iaeger
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,485
+7%since 2000
from $17,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
12.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−67%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Iaeger on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(343)
Black2.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 66.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Iaeger

Maxeys
Pop 225
Climax
Pop 265
Jacob City
Pop 230
Gumbranch
Pop 261
Places similar to Iaeger
Head to head

Compare Iaeger to nearby cities

IAEGER VS
Bluefield
Income$49,375+26%
Home value$105,400+215%
Population9,158+3732%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IAEGER VS
Beckley
Income$45,826+17%
Home value$158,000+372%
Population16,373+6751%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IAEGER VS
Abingdon
Income$54,544+40%
Home value$228,000+581%
Population8,284+3366%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IAEGER VS
Wytheville
Income$47,270+21%
Home value$196,800+487%
Population8,128+3301%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Iaeger, West Virginia?

Iaeger, West Virginia has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iaeger, West Virginia earns about $39,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iaeger, West Virginia expensive?

In Iaeger, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $33,500.

How educated are people in Iaeger, West Virginia?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iaeger, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iaeger, West Virginia?

About 22.1% of people in Iaeger, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iaeger, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Iaeger, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Iaeger with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →