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Van (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Van, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)286.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.72% (-3)
Growth Since 202023.91% (33)
Rank in State334th
Rank in Country24771th

The population of Van, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 171. This is a decrease of -1.72% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Van by Race

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

Population of Van by Age

Van Population Pyramid 2022
Van Median Age
22.8
Total
22.6
Male
34
Female
Van Sex Ratio
40.58%
56
Male
59.42%
82
Female
Van Age Dependency Ratio
33.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
26.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Van Adults
115
Adults
(29 of whom are seniors) in Van.

Population of Van by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Van

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 21.01%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 25%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 18.29%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Van

While the overall poverty rate of Van is 21.01%, 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 (18.29%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (25%).

Poverty Rate of Van by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
100%
High School
18.92%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Van

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

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

Educational Attainment of Van by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

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

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

Educational Attainment of Van by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree813.56%
Some College2949.15%
High School Graduate1525.42%
9th to 12th Grade00%
Less Than 9th Grade711.86%

Employment of Van by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Van by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Van by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Van

Marriage Rates

  • 38.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 42.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 35.6%

    Female Marriage Rate

Van Marriage

In Van, 42.9% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Van

Van Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Van Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
62.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Van by Type

2.05
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned