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Matheny

West Virginia · 531 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Matheny has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
531
+9%vs 2011
vs 489 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 140 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
−11%vs 2011
vs 53.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0160320481641201020202024Matheny
2024586
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,824
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$17,478
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $17,461 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.373 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing25%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services24.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration24.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$64,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $64,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−60.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(22)
Diversity Score10.7%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(526)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score8.6%(45)
Diversity Score
9
−20%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 39.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% 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
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.5%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
55.7%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matheny, West Virginia?

Matheny, West Virginia has about 531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Matheny, West Virginia earns about $33,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matheny, West Virginia expensive?

In Matheny, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $64,000.

How educated are people in Matheny, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 25.4% of people in Matheny, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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