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Welch, West Virginia, in McDowell county, is 63 miles S of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 158 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 2,683.
In Welch, about 43% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Welch live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 21% of Welch is non-white. Welch boasts a diverse population for West Virginia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in Welch. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Welch had a median family income of $30,833.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Welch ($7,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 64% of housing units in Welch are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Welch benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in West Virginia.
In Welch, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Welch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Welch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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