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Spelter

West Virginia · 87 residents · 0.50 sq mi
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Spelter is home to 87 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 52.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 15% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%.

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

87
−17%since 2023
from 105 in 2023
2010 – 2024
176 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.7
−1%since 2023
from 53.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.50 sq mi
Population, 20102024
26172319465611201020202024Spelter
202487
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3435.6%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5454%(47)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.3%(9)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,669
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

14.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
85.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.85 people
+57%since 2023
from 1.18 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(9)
23
+105%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian36.8%(32)
Lithuanian36.8%(32)
German19.5%(17)
Irish10.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
100.0%
+35.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

80.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
19.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
19.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.3%(31)
Married55.7%(39)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
64.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
0.0%
US average: 18.4%
35.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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