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Wallace

West Virginia · 277 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Wallace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+10%since 2023
from 251 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 177 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
−23%since 2023
from 60.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
172258345431517201420202024Wallace
2024277
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,403
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,185
−32%since 2023
from $33,970 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
−7%since 2023
from 0.532 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
2014 – 2024
Gentrification Score
4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(174)
Black2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.1%(33)
Diversity Score59.7%(150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(208)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(21)
Diversity Score50.5%(140)
Diversity Score
50
−15%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 56.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.3%
+30.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% 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
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% 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
39.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
32.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallace, West Virginia?

Wallace, West Virginia has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallace, West Virginia earns about $33,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallace, West Virginia expensive?

In Wallace, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,800.

How educated are people in Wallace, West Virginia?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wallace, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallace, West Virginia?

About 37.5% of people in Wallace, 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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