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Valley Bend

West Virginia · 470 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Valley Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,060. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 135% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−5%since 2019
from 497 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
334 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 353 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+23%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
423502581660739201020202024Valley Bend
2024661
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,060
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,115 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$47,278
+83%since 2019
from $25,823 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
30.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(446)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(20)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
64.9 min
+71%since 2019
from 37.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

Valley Bend, West Virginia has about 470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Bend, West Virginia earns about $113,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Valley Bend, West Virginia?

About 20.9% 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 17.7% 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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