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Oakvale

West Virginia · 133 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Oakvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,354. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 56% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−6%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41991572152731990201020202024Oakvale
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,354
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$8,890
−7%since 2000
from $9,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade66.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
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%
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 gross rent
$725
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(123)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score12.4%(17)
Diversity Score
12
+255%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+39.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakvale, West Virginia?

Oakvale, West Virginia has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oakvale, West Virginia earns about $21,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 1.5% 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 15.4% of people in Oakvale, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakvale, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakvale, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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