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Valley Head

West Virginia · 462 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Valley Head has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 355 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

462
+332%since 2023
from 107 in 2023
2010 – 2024
474 / sq mi
+332%since 2023
from 110 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.3
−11%since 2023
from 53.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
0126252379505201020202024Valley Head
2024462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,125
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,372
−21%since 2023
from $30,771 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+50.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.196
−29%since 2023
from 0.276 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services35.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information23.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
7.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
42.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(16)
Diversity Score31.8%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(26)
Diversity Score13.3%(61)
13
−58%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
US average: 26.5
84.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
63.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Valley Head, West Virginia?

Valley Head, West Virginia has about 462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, West Virginia earns about $83,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Valley Head, West Virginia?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Head, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.0% of people in Valley Head, 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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