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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.

At a glance
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

244
−25%since 2019
from 325 in 2019
2010 – 2024
493 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 657 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
48.0
+13%since 2019
from 42.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
26172319465611201020202024Spelter
202487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,963
−3%since 2019
from $15,445 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
62.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance48.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services48.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

95.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
5.0% rent
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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)
6
−88%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

66.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
57.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

18.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
81.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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