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Idamay

West Virginia · 542 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Idamay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,125. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 71% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−12%since 2019
from 616 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
615 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 699 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+14%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
146320494667841201020202024Idamay
2024575
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,125
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,473
+17%since 2019
from $32,002 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Median home value
$106,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
11.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(513)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(33)
Diversity Score
6
−63%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−18%since 2019
from 24.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
Female
51.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idamay, West Virginia?

Idamay, West Virginia has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Idamay, West Virginia earns about $82,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idamay, West Virginia expensive?

In Idamay, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Idamay, West Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Idamay, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idamay, West Virginia?

About 12.0% of people in Idamay, 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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