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Lavalette

West Virginia · 932 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Lavalette has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,310. Population has fallen 31% since 2019, a loss of 424 residents. Median home value is $81,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
932
−31%since 2019
from 1,356 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
−31%since 2019
from 520 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+44%since 2019
from 35.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7179141K1K2K201020202024Lavalette
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,310
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,850 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,341
−15%since 2019
from $23,861 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−8%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,179)
Black1.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other11%(149)
Diversity Score29%(393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(884)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian1%(9)
Other10%(93)
Diversity Score24.8%(231)
Diversity Score
25
−14%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 18.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% 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
74.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
57.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavalette, West Virginia?

Lavalette, West Virginia has about 932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lavalette, West Virginia earns about $72,310 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 $81,600.

How educated are people in Lavalette, West Virginia?

About 36.7% 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 1.2% of people in Lavalette, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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