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Mitchell Heights

West Virginia · 323 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Mitchell Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $160,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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
323
+7%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2353274205126041990201020202024Mitchell Heights
2024385
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,472
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,300
−3%since 2000
from $39,603 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$160,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(315)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(17)
Diversity Score
5
−34%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
60.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

Mitchell Heights, West Virginia has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia earns about $58,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell Heights, West Virginia expensive?

In Mitchell Heights, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,900.

How educated are people in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

About 0.6% of people in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell Heights, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell Heights, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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