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Lesage

West Virginia · 1,358 residents · 6.095 sq mi
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Lesage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,358
+4%vs 2011
vs 1,302 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 214 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−6%vs 2011
vs 46.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6979401K1K2K201020202024Lesage
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,322
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,417 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,652
−4%vs 2011
vs $18,327 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $484 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−27.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−15%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,221)
Black3.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(32)
Diversity Score14.8%(193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,313)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(36)
Diversity Score9.6%(130)
Diversity Score
10
−35%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+31%vs 2011
vs 18.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% 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
4.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
Female
56.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lesage, West Virginia?

Lesage, West Virginia has about 1,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lesage, West Virginia earns about $28,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lesage, West Virginia expensive?

In Lesage, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Lesage, West Virginia?

About 4.6% 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 13.8% of people in Lesage, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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