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Van

West Virginia · 177 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Van has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

177
−1%since 2019
from 178 in 2019
2010 – 2024
296 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 298 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
43.9
+29%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
82118154190226201020202024Van
2024214
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,548 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$27,943
−1%since 2019
from $28,154 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing32%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

70.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
29.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(10)
Diversity Score13.3%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(167)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(12)
Diversity Score21%(37)
21
+58%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
65.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
58.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
59.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Van, West Virginia?

Van, West Virginia has about 177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van, West Virginia earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Van, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 21.0% 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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