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Womelsdorf (Coalton)

West Virginia · 189 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Womelsdorf (Coalton) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−23%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522142763384001990201020202024Womelsdorf (Coalton)
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,844
+56%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia earns about $41,250 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 $79,200.

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

About 8.6% 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 28.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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