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Clendenin, WV


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Clendenin, West Virginia

Clendenin, West Virginia, in Kanawha county, is 18 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 134 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town is included in the Charleston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,116 people lived in Clendenin.

The People and Families of Clendenin

In Clendenin, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clendenin had a median family income of $38,021.

Political Inclinations

Clendenin residents donated more money ($665) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Clendenin Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Clendenin are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Clendenin, 87% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyClendenin Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Clendenin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clendenin, WV

Comparing Clendenin 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
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men36
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime43
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