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Omar

West Virginia · 188 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Omar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,390. Population has grown 39% since 2023. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
+39%since 2023
from 135 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
+39%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+5%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
74258441625809201020202024Omar
2024188
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,390
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,724
Unchangedsince 2023
from $39,734 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−25%since 2023
from 0.441 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services40%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration40%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.8%
+29.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
−58.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omar, West Virginia?

Omar, West Virginia has about 188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Omar, West Virginia earns about $64,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Omar, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Omar, West Virginia?

About 13.8% of people in Omar, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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