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Van

West Virginia · 214 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Van has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
+66%since 2023
from 129 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
358 / sq mi
+66%since 2023
from 216 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−17%since 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
82118154190226201020202024Van
2024214
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,864 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
−8%since 2023
from $29,654 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
+49%since 2023
from 0.209 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−36%since 2023
from 1.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(119)
Black7.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(206)
Black3.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(19)
Diversity Score
9
−50%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
Female
41.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van, West Virginia?

Van, West Virginia has about 214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van, West Virginia?

The typical household in Van, West Virginia earns about $75,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van, West Virginia expensive?

In Van, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,900.

How educated are people in Van, West Virginia?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van, West Virginia?

About 12.6% of people in Van, 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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