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Omar

West Virginia · 416 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Omar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,969. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
−13%since 2019
from 478 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
370 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 425 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+49%since 2019
from 32.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
74258441625809201020202024Omar
2024188
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,969
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,234 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,496
+19%since 2019
from $21,431 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing46.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Owner-occupied
65.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
34.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(371)
Black5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(60)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
42.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omar, West Virginia?

Omar, West Virginia has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Omar, West Virginia earns about $77,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Omar, West Virginia?

About 16.3% 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 5.7% 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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