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Lashmeet

West Virginia · 655 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $187,500. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
655
−11%since 2023
from 734 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 979 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
−14%since 2023
from 61.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
229367505642780201020202024Lashmeet
2024655
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,121
+7%since 2023
from $31,785 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
+5%since 2023
from 0.292 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $178,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(39)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 29.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Female
60.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lashmeet, West Virginia?

Lashmeet, West Virginia has about 655 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lashmeet, West Virginia expensive?

In Lashmeet, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Lashmeet, West Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lashmeet, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lashmeet, West Virginia?

About 13.0% of people in Lashmeet, 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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