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Matheny

West Virginia · 586 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Population has grown 45% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+45%since 2023
from 403 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
+45%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0160320481641201020202024Matheny
2024586
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,447
+3%since 2023
from $25,776 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−5%since 2023
from 0.396 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$160,100
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(586)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
Female
47.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Matheny, West Virginia?

Matheny, West Virginia has about 586 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Matheny, West Virginia expensive?

In Matheny, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,100.

How educated are people in Matheny, West Virginia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Matheny, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matheny, West Virginia?

About 17.6% of people in Matheny, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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