Lavalette, WV

City

Demographics of Lavalette

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.9%

Households with Children

28.9%

School Enrollment K-12

176

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 15.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 29.0%
Seniors (65+): 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.3%
High School / GED: 18.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.3%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.3%
Living Alone: 31.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 59.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 40.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 96.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 3.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 10.7%
High School (9-12): 1.8%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lavalette

Belmont Park / Grandview Heights

Whitaker Terrace / Freeman Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources