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Spelter

West Virginia · 346 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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Spelter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,278. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $57,300. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+54%vs 2011
vs 225 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
699 / sq mi
+54%vs 2011
vs 455 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+24%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
26172319465611201020202024Spelter
202487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,278
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,364 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,976
−27%vs 2011
vs $16,493 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.279 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$57,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−43.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+64%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(61)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(331)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(34)
Diversity Score
10
−64%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% 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
6.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
63.2%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.2%
+40.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Female
56.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spelter, West Virginia?

Spelter, West Virginia has about 346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spelter, West Virginia earns about $20,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spelter, West Virginia expensive?

In Spelter, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,300.

How educated are people in Spelter, West Virginia?

About 5.9% 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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