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Lavalette

West Virginia · 1,073 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Lavalette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,675. Population has grown 37% since 2011. Median home value is $87,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,073
+37%vs 2011
vs 783 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
412 / sq mi
+37%vs 2011
vs 300 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 43.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7179141K1K2K201020202024Lavalette
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,675
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,788 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,340
+1%vs 2011
vs $34,168 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.501 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $127,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−45.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.8% in 2011
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−13%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,051)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(32)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−13%vs 2011
vs 37.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.3%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
54.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavalette, West Virginia?

Lavalette, West Virginia has about 1,073 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lavalette, West Virginia earns about $41,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lavalette, West Virginia expensive?

In Lavalette, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,800.

How educated are people in Lavalette, West Virginia?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lavalette, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lavalette, West Virginia?

About 3.1% of people in Lavalette, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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