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Valley Bend

West Virginia · 485 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Valley Bend has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,685. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 98 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−17%vs 2011
vs 583 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 414 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+21%vs 2011
vs 38.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
423502581660739201020202024Valley Bend
2024661
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,685
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,910 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,022
−18%vs 2011
vs $19,484 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.178
−26%vs 2011
vs 0.242 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−45.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 21.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
50.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

Valley Bend, West Virginia has about 485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Bend, West Virginia earns about $51,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Bend, West Virginia expensive?

In Valley Bend, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,000.

How educated are people in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

About 16.3% 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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