Jane Lew, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 480, Jane Lew'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

Jane Lew is a small community located in West Virginia, within Lewis County. The total population is 480. It ranks as the 237th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jane Lew is 52.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jane Lew is $56,063. This is 6% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 11.3%. This is 108% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $78,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Jane Lew is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jane Lew is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jane Lew, 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.