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Matheny

West Virginia · 446 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 $24,757. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
+62%since 2019
from 276 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
+62%since 2019
from 79 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
−10%since 2019
from 52.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0160320481641201020202024Matheny
2024586
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,757
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $24,085 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$13,580
−5%since 2019
from $14,362 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information47.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
26.3% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+5%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
53.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matheny, West Virginia?

Matheny, West Virginia has about 446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Matheny, West Virginia earns about $24,757 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 $152,400.

How educated are people in Matheny, West Virginia?

About 8.8% 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 7.0% of people in Matheny, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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