Westover, WV

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2021 Population
4,085
8.72% 1-year decline
US Senator
Joe Manchin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Shelley Moore Capito
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
40.6
0.995% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.5%
29.8% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$52,672
2.67% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$153,400
5.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Westover, WV had a population of 4.09k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $52,672. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westover, WV declined from 4,475 to 4,085, a −8.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,304 to $52,672, a 2.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westover, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), White (Hispanic) (1.74%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.734%).

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.

99.3% of the residents in Westover, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Westover, WV was $153,400, and the homeownership rate was 45%.

Most people in Westover, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Westover, WV was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Westover, WV is home to a population of 4.09k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.4% of Westover, WV residents were born outside of the country (57 people).

In 2021, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.68k people) in Westover, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 160 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 122 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Westover, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westover, WV was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westover, WV
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.68k ± 147
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    160 ± 86
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    122 ± 83.2
2.59%
Hispanic Population
106 people

In 2021, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.68k people) in Westover, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 160 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 122 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.59% of the people in Westover, WV are hispanic (106 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

1.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
57 people
2.61%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
117 people

As of 2021, 1.4% of Westover, WV residents (57 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westover, WV was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    62 ± 34
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    41 ± 47
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    37 ± 31

Westover, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Westover, WV employs 2.58k people. The largest industries in Westover, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (514 people), Educational Services (435 people), and Retail Trade (309 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,523), Public Administration ($59,735), and Finance & Insurance ($54,773).

Occupations

2.58k
2021 Value
± 371
−7.8%
1 Year decline
± 21.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westover, WV declined at a rate of −7.8%, from 2.8k employees to 2.58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westover, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (363 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (221 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westover, WV.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.58k
2021 Value
± 371
−7.8%
1 Year decline
± 21.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westover, WV declined at a rate of −7.8%, from 2.8k employees to 2.58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westover, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (514 people), Educational Services (435 people), and Retail Trade (309 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,097
Median earning men ± $7,868
$30,409
Median earning women ± $4,163

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,705), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,234), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,530).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,614), and Public Administration ($33,333).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $13.7B
  2. $6.8B
  3. $5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B
2020 Value in West Virginia
$114B
Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia
66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $11.9B
  2. $6.59B
  3. $5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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.

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin
Senator from West Virginia1
Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.
Shelley Moore Capito
Senator from West Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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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US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Westover, WV was $153,400 in 2021, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,000 to $153,400, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Westover, WV is 45%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westover, WV have an average commute time of 23.3 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.

Property

$153,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,549
$951
Median Property Taxes
±$188

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.

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Rent vs Own

45%
Homeownership
2021
62.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 45% of the housing units in Westover, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.4%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 111
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$52,672
Median Household Income
± $3,681
2.11k
Number of Households
± 334

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.11k households in Westover, WV grew to $52,672 from the previous year's value of $51,304.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westover, WV is from West Virginia.
0.447
2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia
0.441
2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
  2. Carpooled (12.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.57%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in Westover, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (2.57%).

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

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westover, WV have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.72% of the workforce in Westover, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westover, WV (430 out of 4.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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92.1% of the population of Westover, WV has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 0.418% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see 681 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 763 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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681 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monongalia County, WV

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see an average of 681 patients per year. This represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.6% under 18 years, 30.7% between 18 and 34 years, 46.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.91%
Uninsured
47.1%
Employer Coverage
18.4%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
15.8%
Non-Group
0.418%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westover, WV declined by 3.65% from 8.21% to 7.91%.

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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