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Oakvale

West Virginia · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 0.418 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. At a median age of 11.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 11.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+79%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
11.9
−68%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
41991572152731990201020202024Oakvale
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,863
+34%since 2000
from $9,593 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
−5%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(139)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(238)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian2%(5)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score15.1%(38)
Diversity Score
15
+333%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakvale, West Virginia?

Oakvale, West Virginia has about 254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Oakvale, West Virginia expensive?

In Oakvale, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Oakvale, West Virginia?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oakvale, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakvale, West Virginia?

About 10.3% of people in Oakvale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakvale, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakvale, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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