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Valley Head

West Virginia · 267 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Valley Head has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,056. Population has fallen 21% since 2011, a loss of 69 residents. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−21%vs 2011
vs 336 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
274 / sq mi
−21%vs 2011
vs 345 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+50%vs 2011
vs 29.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0126252379505201020202024Valley Head
2024462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,056
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,438 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,064
−11%vs 2011
vs $15,826 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.355 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$65,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−48.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+79%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 24.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.0%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% 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
22.9%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
57.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Head, West Virginia?

Valley Head, West Virginia has about 267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, West Virginia earns about $18,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Head, West Virginia expensive?

In Valley Head, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,800.

How educated are people in Valley Head, West Virginia?

About 19.9% 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 19.5% 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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