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Switzer (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Switzer, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)253.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0% (0)
Growth Since 2020108.8% (309)
Rank in State194th
Rank in Country18133th

The population of Switzer, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 593. This is an increase of 0% (0 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Switzer by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Switzer by Age

Switzer Population Pyramid 2022
Switzer Median Age
27.9
Total
27.2
Male
51.6
Female
Switzer Sex Ratio
59.86%
170
Male
40.14%
114
Female
Switzer Age Dependency Ratio
37.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Switzer Adults
234
Adults
(64 of whom are seniors) in Switzer.

Population of Switzer by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Switzer

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 25.7%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 27.65%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 22.81%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Switzer

While the overall poverty rate of Switzer is 25.7%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (22.81%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (27.65%).

Poverty Rate of Switzer by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Switzer by Education

29.17%
Less Than 9th Grade
53.42%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Switzer

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Switzer

The most common language spoken in Switzer is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Switzer by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Switzer, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Switzer by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree147.95%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree00%
Some College4123.3%
High School Graduate7341.48%
9th to 12th Grade4827.27%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Employment of Switzer by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Switzer by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
24.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Switzer by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Switzer

Marriage Rates

  • 26.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 24%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 29.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Switzer Marriage

In Switzer, 24% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Switzer

Switzer Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Switzer Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
51%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Switzer by Type

2.09
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets