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Valley Bend

West Virginia · 661 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2023. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−7%since 2023
from 713 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
469 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 506 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+29%since 2023
from 39.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
423502581660739201020202024Valley Bend
2024661
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$50,769
+7%since 2023
from $47,298 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+15%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.2 min
−6%since 2023
from 51.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Female
50.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

Valley Bend, West Virginia has about 661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Bend, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.0% of people in Valley Bend, 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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