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Lashmeet

West Virginia · 409 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Lashmeet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,862. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $124,100. With a median age of 44.8, 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 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
409
−8%since 2019
from 443 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 591 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+36%since 2019
from 33.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
229367505642780201020202024Lashmeet
2024655
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,862
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,703 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,154
+32%since 2019
from $19,104 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Median home value
$124,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(383)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(8)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% 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
54.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
83.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
Female
57.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lashmeet, West Virginia?

Lashmeet, West Virginia has about 409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lashmeet, West Virginia earns about $37,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lashmeet, West Virginia expensive?

In Lashmeet, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $124,100.

How educated are people in Lashmeet, West Virginia?

About 18.0% 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 8.0% 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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