West Liberty, WV

City

Demographics of West Liberty

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.9%

Households with Children

5.9%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.5%
School Age (5-17): 1.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 85.5%
Working Age (35-54): 4.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 3.4%
Seniors (65+): 5.1%

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: 8.1%
High School / GED: 37.1%
Some College or Associate's: 14.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.9%

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: 5.9%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 57.7%

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: 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 5.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
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: 21.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 78.8%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 32.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 68.0%

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: 49.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.8%

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: 95.0%
Spanish: 2.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.3%
Middle School (5-8): 0.5%
High School (9-12): 0.6%
College / Graduate: 78.3%
Not Enrolled: 20.0%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in West Liberty

Betty Zane / Leewood Park

Virginville / McKinleyville

Taylorstown / Sugar Hill

Connorville / Rush Run

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