West Liberty, WV

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2021 Population

1,619

1.88% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

20.6

0.483% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

34.1%

23.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,587

32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$101,600

11.1% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

804

8.64% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, West Liberty, WV had a population of 1.62k people with a median age of 20.6 and a median household income of $36,587. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Liberty, WV declined from 1,650 to 1,619, a −1.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $27,708 to $36,587, a 32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Liberty, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.1%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.371%).

None of the households in West Liberty, 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.

98.6% of the residents in West Liberty, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Liberty, WV are West Liberty University (589 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in West Liberty, WV was $101,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in West Liberty, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Liberty, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Liberty, WV is home to a population of 1.62k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.36% of West Liberty, WV residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

In 2021, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.43k people) in West Liberty, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 47 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of West Liberty, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Liberty, WV was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Liberty, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 260
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
89 ± 57.1
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47 ± 37

2.47%

Hispanic Population

40 people

2.47% of the people in West Liberty, WV are hispanic (40 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Liberty, 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

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

1.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22 people

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

71 people

As of 2021, 1.36% of West Liberty, WV residents (22 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 West Liberty, WV was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 18
Vietnam
5 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 20

West Liberty, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Liberty, WV employs 804 people. The largest industries in West Liberty, WV are Accommodation & Food Services (243 people), Educational Services (225 people), and Retail Trade (118 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,357), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,357), and Manufacturing ($42,813).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

804

2021 Value

± 180

−8.64%

1 Year decline

± 33.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Liberty, WV declined at a rate of −8.64%, from 880 employees to 804 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Liberty, WV, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (216 people), Sales & Related Occupations (148 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (89 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Liberty, 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

804

2021 Value

± 180

−8.64%

1 Year decline

± 33.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Liberty, WV declined at a rate of −8.64%, from 880 employees to 804 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Liberty, WV, are Accommodation & Food Services (243 people), Educational Services (225 people), and Retail Trade (118 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Liberty, WV, though some of these residents may live in West Liberty, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$12,988

Median earning men ± $3,778

$5,519

Median earning women ± $1,281

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,357), Construction ($27,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($25,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,050), Retail Trade ($4,915), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$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.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$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.

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

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Liberty, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

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 Virginia

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in West Liberty, WV awarded 589 degrees. The student population of West Liberty, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 859 male students and 1,432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Liberty, WV are White (482 and 82%), followed by Unknown (69 and 11.7%), Black or African American (13 and 2.21%), and Two or More Races (13 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in West Liberty, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Liberty University (589 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Liberty, WV are General Business Administration & Management (124 and 21.1%), General Biological Sciences (80 and 13.6%), and Dental Hygiene (63 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost in West Liberty, WV for a public four year colleges is $8,354 for in-state students and $16,294 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Liberty, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,291 (37.5% men and 62.5% 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

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,291 students enrolled in West Liberty, WV, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,788 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
74 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
60 degrees awarded
General Studies
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Liberty, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in West Liberty, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

West Liberty University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

589 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Liberty University with 589 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 200 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Liberty, WV, which is 0.514 times less than the 389 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 482 degrees mean that there were 6.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 69 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,354) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,645) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Liberty, WV was $101,600 in 2021, which is 0.415 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,300 to $101,600, a 11.1% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Liberty, WV is 56.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Liberty, WV have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Liberty, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$101,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$34,081

$132

Median Property Taxes

±$45

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 West Liberty, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.2% of the housing units in West Liberty, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in West Liberty, 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.

$36,587

Median Household Income

± $8,564

235

Number of Households

± 79

In 2021, the median household income of the 235 households in West Liberty, WV grew to $36,587 from the previous year's value of $27,708.

The following chart displays the households in West Liberty, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Liberty, 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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (44.9%)
Walked (32.5%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)

In 2021, 44.9% of workers in West Liberty, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (32.5%) and those who worked at home (12.6%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Liberty, WV have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in West Liberty, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Liberty, WV (212 out of 622 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Liberty, WV is White, followed by Other 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

91.2% of the population of West Liberty, WV has health coverage, with 67.7% on employee plans, 7.47% on Medicaid, 6.61% on Medicare, 9.45% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio County, WV see 600 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.671% increase from the previous year (596 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 895 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Ohio County, WV.

600 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio County, WV

Primary care physicians in Ohio County, WV see an average of 600 patients per year. This represents a 0.671% increase from the previous year (596 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 67.1% between 18 and 34 years, 8.77% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.93% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.77%

Uninsured

67.7%

Employer Coverage

7.47%

Medicaid

6.61%

Medicare

9.45%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Liberty, WV declined by 6.63% from 9.39% to 8.77%.

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