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Valley Head

West Virginia · 207 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 $35,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
+14%since 2019
from 181 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 186 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
−18%since 2019
from 64.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0126252379505201020202024Valley Head
2024462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,455
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,055
+20%since 2019
from $19,173 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
16.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
Female
58.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Head, West Virginia?

Valley Head, West Virginia has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, West Virginia earns about $35,455 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 $33,500.

How educated are people in Valley Head, West Virginia?

About 28.0% 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 16.7% 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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