Spelter, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Spelter, West Virginia had a total population of 87, the 395th largest community in West Virginia, with a median household income of $78,669, which is 32% higher 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
- Household income is 32% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in West Virginia.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Spelter Quick Facts
How Spelter 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 | 105 | 87 | -17.1% |
How Spelter 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+)
Spelter Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Harrison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | 23.5% | $129,900 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | 3.9% | $291,600 |
| Shinnston | 2,352 | $69,844 | 11.8% | $153,200 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | 8.1% | $154,200 |
| Nutter Fort | 2,075 | $68,068 | 8.4% | $121,000 |
| Salem | 1,629 | $38,529 | 16.8% | $77,800 |
| Enterprise | 1,087 | $63,636 | 4.6% | $131,300 |
| Despard | 972 | $24,455 | 26.1% | $86,500 |
| Lumberport | 703 | $47,917 | 6.5% | $126,100 |
| East View | 604 | $54,782 | 4.6% | $66,500 |
Cities Similar to Spelter
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | 87 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Maybeury | 88 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 17.1% |
| Littleton | 89 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 11.2% |
| Covel | 90 | N/A | N/A | 48.1% | 0.0% |
| Green Spring | 84 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 87, Spelter'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
Spelter is a small community located in West Virginia, within Harrison County. The total population is 87. It ranks as the 395th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Spelter is 52.7 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Spelter is $78,669. This is 32% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Spelter. 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 Spelter, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 14.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 80% lower than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Spelter has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents.
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. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Spelter, 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 Spelter, West Virginia?
Spelter, West Virginia has a population of 87 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Spelter, WV?
The median household income in Spelter is $78,669, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Spelter, WV?
The ACS sample for Spelter 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 Spelter, West Virginia?
Spelter's population is 89.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Spelter, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Spelter — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Spelter, West Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Spelter hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.