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Whitmer

West Virginia · 106 residents · 0.423 sq mi
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Whitmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,028. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 31 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−23%vs 2011
vs 137 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 324 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
+130%vs 2011
vs 22.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,028
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,765 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$11,231
+41%vs 2011
vs $7,969 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−27.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.120
−43%vs 2011
vs 0.209 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services18.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$9,999
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $9,999 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2011
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−56.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.1% in 2011
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% 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
0.0%
−100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.3
−36%vs 2011
vs 0.5 in 2011
2010 – 2011
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
+18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.4%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
Female
67.6%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitmer, West Virginia?

Whitmer, West Virginia has about 106 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitmer, West Virginia earns about $34,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitmer, West Virginia expensive?

In Whitmer, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Whitmer, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whitmer, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitmer, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Whitmer, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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