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Chapmanville, WV


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Chapmanville, West Virginia

Chapmanville, West Virginia, in Logan county, is 33 miles SW of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 134 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 1,211 people in the town.

The People and Families of Chapmanville

In Chapmanville, about 48% of adults are married. In Chapmanville, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Chapmanville has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chapmanville had a median family income of $38,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Chapmanville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Chapmanville Housing

Approximately 47% of housing in Chapmanville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Chapmanville.

Commuting

In Chapmanville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chapmanville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chapmanville Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Chapmanville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Chapmanville, WV

Comparing Chapmanville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11
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