Anawalt, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 109, Anawalt's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Anawalt is a small community located in West Virginia, within McDowell County. The total population is 109. It ranks as the 382nd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anawalt is 26.8 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 39.5% of the population under 18, Anawalt has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anawalt is $38,000. This is 36% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 56.9%. This is 240% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anawalt has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 52.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Anawalt, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.