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Man

West Virginia · 772 residents · 1.096 sq mi
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Man has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
Unchangedsince 2000
from 770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
−4%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6021K2K2K2K1990201020202024Man
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,198
+42%since 2000
from $21,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(722)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian3.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(729)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(62)
Diversity Score
8
−45%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Man, West Virginia?

Man, West Virginia has about 772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Man, West Virginia earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Man, West Virginia expensive?

In Man, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $140,200, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Man, West Virginia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Man, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Man, West Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Man, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Man, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Man, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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