Iaeger, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 253, Iaeger'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

Iaeger is a small community located in West Virginia, within McDowell County. The total population is 253. It ranks as the 316th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iaeger is 55.6 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 16.6% 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 Iaeger is $36,591. This is 39% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Iaeger, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $57,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Iaeger is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Iaeger was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.6% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Iaeger, 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.