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Lesage

West Virginia · 1,329 residents · 6.095 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
+14%since 2023
from 1,165 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 191 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
−17%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6979401K1K2K201020202024Lesage
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,507
−4%since 2023
from $23,403 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+12%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $758 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(27)
Asian1.7%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian1.3%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(100)
Diversity Score
8
−23%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 19.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% 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
14.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% 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
13.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
Female
63.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 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 Lesage, West Virginia?

Lesage, West Virginia has about 1,329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lesage, West Virginia expensive?

In Lesage, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $221,900, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Lesage, West Virginia?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lesage, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lesage, West Virginia?

About 34.7% of people in Lesage, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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