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Omar

West Virginia · 552 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Omar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 196 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
552
−26%vs 2011
vs 748 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
491 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 665 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+13%vs 2011
vs 36.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
74258441625809201020202024Omar
2024188
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,903
+3%vs 2011
vs $16,356 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.304 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing40.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−40.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.5% in 2011
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+4%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(498)
Black7.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(120)
Diversity Score
22
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 30.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Female
50.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omar, West Virginia?

Omar, West Virginia has about 552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Omar, West Virginia earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omar, West Virginia expensive?

In Omar, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,800.

How educated are people in Omar, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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