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Jane Lew

West Virginia · 408 residents · 0.239 sq mi
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Jane Lew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
Unchangedsince 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,707 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+6%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404154915666411990201020202024Jane Lew
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,944
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,090
+21%since 2000
from $16,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$72,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(385)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.1%(53)
Diversity Score30.6%(125)
Diversity Score
31
+888%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jane Lew, West Virginia?

Jane Lew, West Virginia has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jane Lew, West Virginia?

The typical household in Jane Lew, West Virginia earns about $45,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jane Lew, West Virginia expensive?

In Jane Lew, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Jane Lew, West Virginia?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jane Lew, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jane Lew, West Virginia?

About 33.1% of people in Jane Lew, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jane Lew, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jane Lew, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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