CITY · 2020 ACS
Spelter
West Virginia · 244 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 81 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 62.7% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202487
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance48.1%
Education & health services48.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(219)
Black32.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.9%(179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(16)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Spelter, West Virginia?
Spelter, West Virginia has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
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 62.7% of people in Spelter, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024