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Eglon, WV

Total Population
957
Median Household Income
$69,167
Median Home Value
$130,700
Median Rent
$829

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,167
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$130,700
100.1% above state median
Rent
$829
100% above state median
Median Age
26.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Eglon, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 26.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.6%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 76% family households.

Low poverty rate of 0.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$69,167
-8.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.78 people

Total Households
344
Family Households
76.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
31.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.8%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
15.5%
Total Employed Residents:381

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.8%
15 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:537
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.4%
554 employed
Labor Force
563
9 unemployed
Median Age
26.6 years
Per Capita Income
$28,339
Poverty Rate
0.0%

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