Glen Dale, WV

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2023 Population

1,517

6.01% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

50.9

6.26% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.31%

24.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,955

8.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$200,500

3.09% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

739

5.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Glen Dale, WV had a population of 1.52k people with a median age of 50.9 and a median household income of $87,955. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Glen Dale, WV declined from 1,614 to 1,517, a −6.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,917 to $87,955, a 8.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glen Dale, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.65%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.725%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.198%).

None of the households in Glen Dale, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.9% of the residents in Glen Dale, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glen Dale, WV are B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing (10 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Glen Dale, WV was $200,500, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

Most people in Glen Dale, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Glen Dale, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Glen Dale, WV is home to a population of 1.52k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.33% of Glen Dale, WV residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 43.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.44k people) in Glen Dale, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 25 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.9% of Glen Dale, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Glen Dale, WV was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glen Dale, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glen Dale, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.44k ± 202
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
33 ± 24.6
Two+ (Hispanic)
25 ± 33.6

1.71%

Hispanic Population

26 people

1.71% of the people in Glen Dale, WV are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glen Dale, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

0.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

0.062%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

As of 2023, 0.33% of Glen Dale, WV residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glen Dale, WV was 0.062%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glen Dale, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
31 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 14

Glen Dale, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glen Dale, WV employs 739 people. The largest industries in Glen Dale, WV are Educational Services (106 people), Manufacturing (101 people), and Retail Trade (100 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($188,750), Finance & Insurance ($188,750), and Manufacturing ($118,582).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

739

2023 Value

± 192

5.12%

1 Year growth

± 35.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Glen Dale, WV grew at a rate of 5.12%, from 703 employees to 739 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glen Dale, WV, are Material Moving Occupations (111 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (82 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (79 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glen Dale, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

739

2023 Value

± 192

5.12%

1 Year growth

± 35.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Glen Dale, WV grew at a rate of 5.12%, from 703 employees to 739 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glen Dale, WV, are Educational Services (106 people), Manufacturing (101 people), and Retail Trade (100 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glen Dale, WV, though some of these residents may live in Glen Dale, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,766

Median earning men ± $13,451

$44,375

Median earning women ± $9,796

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($118,750), Construction ($108,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,417), Other Services Except Public Administration ($106,563), and Public Administration ($63,438).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Education

In 2023, universities in Glen Dale, WV awarded 10 degrees. The student population of Glen Dale, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 15 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glen Dale, WV are White (10 and 100%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Unknown (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Glen Dale, WV by number of degrees awarded are B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing (10 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Glen Dale, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (10 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Glen Dale, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 16 (6.25% men and 93.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 16 students enrolled in Glen Dale, WV, 6.25% men and 93.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16 records, of which 93.8% were women and 6.25% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Glen Dale, WV was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Glen Dale, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing with 10 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glen Dale, WV, which is 0.25 times less than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Glen Dale, WV was $200,500 in 2023, which is 0.661 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $206,900 to $200,500, a 3.09% decrease. The homeownership rate in Glen Dale, WV is 85.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Glen Dale, WV have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glen Dale, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$200,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,030

$623

Median Property Taxes

±$111

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glen Dale, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glen Dale, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.1%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.1% of the housing units in Glen Dale, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glen Dale, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 207.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Glen Dale, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,955

Median Household Income

± $8,105

732

Number of Households

± 122

In 2023, the median household income of the 732 households in Glen Dale, WV grew to $87,955 from the previous year's value of $80,917.

The following chart displays the households in Glen Dale, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glen Dale, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (6.33%)
Worked At Home (4.86%)

In 2023, 85.6% of workers in Glen Dale, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.33%) and those who worked at home (4.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glen Dale, WV have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.464% of the workforce in Glen Dale, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glen Dale, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glen Dale, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glen Dale, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glen Dale, WV (124 out of 1.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glen Dale, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Glen Dale, WV has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 24.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, WV see 3010 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (3053 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2510 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3764 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,010 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marshall County, WV

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, WV see an average of 3,010 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (3,053 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marshall County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.6% were men and 45.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.55%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

24.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glen Dale, WV declined by 9.37% from 5.02% to 4.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glen Dale, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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