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Man, WV


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Man, West Virginia

Man, West Virginia, in Logan county, is 44 miles S of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 143 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The town is home to some 770 residents.

The People and Families of Man

In Man, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Man had a median family income of $45,893. More so than most places, the people in Man generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Man. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Man. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Man Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Man was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Man, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in Man expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Man Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Man Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Man Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Man Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Man College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Man Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Man People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Man, WV

Comparing Man 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population73
Male Share of the Population48
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone52
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime22
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