Lavalette, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lavalette, West Virginia had a total population of 1,005, the 150th largest community in West Virginia, with a median household income of $54,554, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in West Virginia.
Lavalette Quick Facts
How Lavalette Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 795 | 1,005 | +26.4% |
| Median household income | $68,015 | $54,554 | -19.8% |
| Median home value | $214,700 | $190,200 | -11.4% |
How Lavalette Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lavalette Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Wayne County
Cities Similar to Lavalette
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 983 | $49,851 | $152,000 | 12.6% | 20.6% |
| Bethany | 1,039 | $60,313 | $110,600 | 50.2% | 8.1% |
| West Union | 1,039 | $60,417 | $98,600 | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Man | 1,049 | $60,000 | $154,200 | 24.1% | 12.5% |
| Glenville | 1,037 | $47,422 | $108,400 | 34.8% | 23.7% |
Population Overview
Lavalette is a small community located in West Virginia, within Wayne County. The total population is 1,005. It ranks as the 150th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lavalette is 42.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lavalette is $54,554. This is 8% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lavalette. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lavalette, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $190,200. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Lavalette has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%.
Education
47.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lavalette in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher 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 98.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lavalette, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lavalette, West Virginia?
Lavalette, West Virginia has a population of 1,005 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lavalette, WV?
The median household income in Lavalette is $54,554, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lavalette, WV?
The ACS sample for Lavalette recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lavalette, West Virginia?
Lavalette's population is 95.7% White, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lavalette, WV?
The median home value in Lavalette is $190,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Lavalette, West Virginia?
47.9% of adults (25+) in Lavalette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.