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Teays Valley

West Virginia · 14,151 residents · 7.261 sq mi
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Teays Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,151
+11%since 2000
from 12,704 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,949 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Teays Valley
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,741
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,659
+109%since 2000
from $24,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+2%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(12,186)
Black0.9%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(98)
Asian1.6%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(1,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(12,842)
Black2%(277)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(457)
Asian1.2%(170)
Other2.9%(405)
Diversity Score21.8%(3,079)
Diversity Score
22
+168%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teays Valley, West Virginia?

Teays Valley, West Virginia has about 14,151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Teays Valley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Teays Valley, West Virginia earns about $108,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Teays Valley, West Virginia expensive?

In Teays Valley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Teays Valley, West Virginia?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Teays Valley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Teays Valley, West Virginia?

About 5.1% of people in Teays Valley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Teays Valley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Teays Valley, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,715 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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