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Switzer

West Virginia · 595 residents · 2.34 sq mi
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Switzer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,934. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 543 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
−48%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
323556781K1K1990201020202024Switzer
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,934
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,976
+12%since 2000
from $13,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$458
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+76%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(575)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(30)
Diversity Score
5
−46%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Switzer, West Virginia?

Switzer, West Virginia has about 595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Switzer, West Virginia earns about $29,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Switzer, West Virginia expensive?

In Switzer, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Switzer, West Virginia?

About 7.5% 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 34.8% 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 465 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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