Westover, WV

Census Place

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2023 Population

4,007

0.125% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

0.246% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

10.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,333

4.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$179,500

12.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,393

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Westover, WV had a population of 4.01k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $58,333. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westover, WV declined from 4,012 to 4,007, a −0.125% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,625 to $58,333, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westover, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), White (Hispanic) (1.52%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Westover, 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.

99.2% of the residents in Westover, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Westover, WV was $179,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.9%.

Most people in Westover, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Westover, WV was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westover, WV is home to a population of 4.01k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.2% of Westover, WV residents were born outside of the country (88 people).

In 2023, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.47k people) in Westover, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 215 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 157 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Westover, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Westover, WV was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westover, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 174
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
215 ± 114
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
157 ± 111

4.07%

Hispanic Population

163 people

4.07% of the people in Westover, WV are hispanic (163 people).

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

Global Diversity

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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 Westover, WV was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 Westover, WV residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

2.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

1.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

56 people

As of 2023, 2.2% of Westover, WV residents (88 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 Westover, WV was 1.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
110 ± 64
Vietnam
52 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
51 ± 57

Westover, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westover, WV employs 2.39k people. The largest industries in Westover, WV are Educational Services (377 people), Retail Trade (327 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (313 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,125), Public Administration ($66,853), and Finance & Insurance ($65,167).

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 N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.39k

2023 Value

± 359

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 20.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westover, WV grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 2.35k employees to 2.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westover, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (297 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (273 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (212 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westover, 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

2.39k

2023 Value

± 359

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 20.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westover, WV grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 2.35k employees to 2.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westover, WV, are Educational Services (377 people), Retail Trade (327 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westover, WV, though some of these residents may live in Westover, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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

Completions

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, Infinityk% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while Infinityk% 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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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 Westover, WV was $179,500 in 2023, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,300 to $179,500, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Westover, WV is 50.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westover, WV have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westover, WV is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$179,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,621

$999

Median Property Taxes

±$182

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

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

Rent vs Own

50.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 50.9% of the housing units in Westover, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 111

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Westover, 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.

$58,333

Median Household Income

± $3,530

1.96k

Number of Households

± 323

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.96k households in Westover, WV grew to $58,333 from the previous year's value of $55,625.

The following chart displays the households in Westover, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westover, WV is from Westover, WV.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westover, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Carpooled (14.8%)
Worked At Home (5.41%)

In 2023, 72.8% of workers in Westover, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (5.41%).

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

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westover, WV have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.932% of the workforce in Westover, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westover, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westover, WV have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westover, WV (497 out of 4.01k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westover, WV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

92.9% of the population of Westover, WV has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see 712 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.55% increase from the previous year (681 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 714 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 310 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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712 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monongalia County, WV

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see an average of 712 patients per year. This represents a 4.55% increase from the previous year (681 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.6% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 48.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.12%

Uninsured

43.8%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

2.31%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westover, WV grew by 3.3% from 6.9% to 7.12%.

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

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