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26761

Shanks, WV

Total Population
652
Median Household Income
$25,112
Median Home Value
$75,600
Median Rent
$840

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$25,112
100% above state median
Home Value
$75,600
100.1% above state median
Rent
$840
100% above state median
Median Age
61.9 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 Shanks, WV

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

Mature population with median age of 61.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 20.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 26.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$25,112
-66.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
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: 2.01 people

Total Households
325
Family Households
27.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
46.7%
#2 Industry
Education
42.2%
#3 Industry
Mining
5.6%
Total Employed Residents:90

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
29.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:144
Commute Insights
0
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
79.5%
194 employed
Labor Force
244
50 unemployed
Median Age
61.9 years
Per Capita Income
$20,549
Poverty Rate
26.5%

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