Lavalette, WV

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    2024 Population
    1,005
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42
    35% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,554
    19.8% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $190,200
    11.4% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    366
    11.2% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lavalette, 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.

    100% of the residents in Lavalette, WV are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lavalette, WV was $190,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%.

    Most people in Lavalette, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lavalette, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lavalette, WV is home to a population of 1.01k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Lavalette, WV residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 40.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (962 people) in Lavalette, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Lavalette, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lavalette, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lavalette, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      962 ± 383
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      24 ± 42
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      19 ± 32

    In 2024, there were 40.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (962 people) in Lavalette, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lavalette, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    23 ± 37

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lavalette, WV.

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    Health

    99% of the population of Lavalette, WV has health coverage, with 71.3% on employee plans, 3.12% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 43.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    1.01%
    Uninsured
    71.3%
    Employer Coverage
    3.12%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lavalette, WV declined by 72.7% from 3.69% to 1.01%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Lavalette, WV employs 366 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lavalette, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (165 people), Wholesale Trade (115 people), and Construction (53 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,302), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,121), and Wholesale Trade ($46,362).

    Employment

    Occupations

    366
    2024 Value
    ± 191
    11.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 67.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lavalette, WV grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 329 employees to 366 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lavalette, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (112 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (90 people), and Production Occupations (31 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lavalette, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    366
    2024 Value
    ± 191
    11.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 67.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lavalette, WV grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 329 employees to 366 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lavalette, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (165 people), Wholesale Trade (115 people), and Construction (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lavalette, WV, though some of these residents may live in Lavalette, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,272
    Median earning men ± $2,769
    $60,565
    Median earning women ± $9,948

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,188).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,141).

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lavalette, WV was $190,200 in 2024, which is 0.572 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $214,700 to $190,200, a 11.4% decrease. The homeownership rate in Lavalette, WV is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lavalette, WV have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lavalette, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $190,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$149,418
    $316
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$171

    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 Lavalette, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.9% of the housing units in Lavalette, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,554
    Median Household Income
    ± $33,426
    422
    Number of Households
    ± 219

    In 2024, the median household income of the 422 households in Lavalette, WV declined from $54,554 from the previous year's value of $68,015.

    The following chart displays the households in Lavalette, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lavalette, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86.5%)
    2. Carpooled (8.99%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.5%)

    In 2024, 86.5% of workers in Lavalette, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who worked at home (4.5%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lavalette, WV have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lavalette, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty