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Valley Head

West Virginia · 462 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Valley Head is home to 462 people in West Virginia. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 2% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has more than tripled since 2023, adding 355 people. At a median age of 47.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 39% ahead of 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
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Population, 20102024
0126252379505201020202024Valley Head
2024462
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.8%(59)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.5%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5432%(148)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(59)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.1%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
2.85 people
+132%since 2023
from 1.23 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
42.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(26)
13
−58%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Greek10.4%(48)
English6.5%(30)
German5.6%(26)
Dutch4.1%(19)
Italian3.7%(17)
Irish3%(14)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(43)
Married44.3%(74)
Widowed12%(20)
Divorced18%(30)
Women 15+
Never married42.4%(100)
Married57.6%(136)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
24.9%
US average: 18.4%
8.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
57.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 20 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

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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