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Welch, WV


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Welch, West Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Welch

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Welch had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

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.

Welch Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWelch Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Welch Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Welch Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Welch Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Welch, WV

Comparing Welch 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime21
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