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Womelsdorf (Coalton)

West Virginia · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 0.414 sq mi
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Womelsdorf (Coalton) has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+13%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
676 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1522142763384001990201020202024Womelsdorf (Coalton)
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,813
+113%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−17%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$98,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−64.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia?

Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia?

The typical household in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia expensive?

In Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,300.

How educated are people in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia?

About 1.1% of people in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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