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Switzer

West Virginia · 140 residents · 2.34 sq mi
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Population has fallen 88% since 2000, a loss of 998 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−88%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−88%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+40%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
323556781K1K1990201020202024Switzer
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,297
+104%since 2000
from $13,410 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−39%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
58.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,084)
Black2.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.3%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
49.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2012
from 34.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Switzer, West Virginia?

Switzer, West Virginia has about 140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Switzer, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Switzer, West Virginia?

About 31.4% of people in Switzer, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Switzer, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Switzer, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 920 residents, a change of about -87 percent over that period.

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