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Van

West Virginia · 211 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Van is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,859. Population has grown 34% since 2011. Median home value is $56,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+34%vs 2011
vs 158 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
353 / sq mi
+34%vs 2011
vs 264 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
−17%vs 2011
vs 55.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
82118154190226201020202024Van
2024214
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,859
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,231
−1%vs 2011
vs $25,479 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.320 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing24.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance24.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$56,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−41%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(208)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.4%
+21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
−21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% 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
18.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.8%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.8%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
Female
48.7%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van, West Virginia?

Van, West Virginia has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van, West Virginia earns about $60,859 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 $56,900.

How educated are people in Van, West Virginia?

About 18.7% 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 31.3% of people in Van, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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