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Spelter

West Virginia · 87 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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Spelter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,669. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 18 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−17%since 2023
from 105 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
−1%since 2023
from 53.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
26172319465611201020202024Spelter
202487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,669
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,340
+9%since 2023
from $46,320 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.144
−56%since 2023
from 0.328 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance44.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical36.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information35.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
14.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
85.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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-Hispanic95.2%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(5)
Diversity Score11.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(9)
Diversity Score23.2%(20)
Diversity Score
23
+105%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+35.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Female
19.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
19.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% 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 Spelter, West Virginia?

Spelter, West Virginia has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spelter, West Virginia earns about $78,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Spelter, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spelter, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spelter, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Spelter, 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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