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Alum Creek, West Virginia - Basic Facts

The Alum Creek CDP(1) had a population of 1,524 as of July 1, 2023. Alum Creek ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Alum Creek is located at latitude 38.2868 and longitude -81.8051 in Kanawha County. The formal boundaries for the Alum Creek Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 10.19 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Kanawha County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for Alum Creek Census Designated Place are located in Kanawha County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Lincoln County.

The Alum Creek Census Designated Place has a U5 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also a census designated place with the same name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Alum Creek Census Designated Place is located within District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Kanawha County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Alum Creek, WV Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 1,524 (100%)
Population in Households 1,524 (100.0%)
Population in Families 1,267 (83.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 149
Diversity Index2 15
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $70,153
Average Household Income $89,383
% of Income for Mortgage4 13%
Per Capita Income $36,305
Wealth Index5 78
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (64.4)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 675 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 514 (76.1%)
Renter Occupied HU 105 (15.6%)
Vacant Housing Units 56 ( 8.3%)
Median Home Value $149,074
Average Home Value $158,755
Housing Affordability Index3 201
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 619
Average Household Size 2.46
Family Households 433
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -1.39% -0.80%
Households -1.31% -0.75%
Families   -0.66%
Median Household Income   3.34%
Per Capita Income   2.96%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.35%

Alum Creek, WV - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Alum Creek to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 93 79th
Population Density # 399 9th
Median Household Income # 52 88th
Housing Affordability Index # 315 72nd
Per Capita Income # 72 84th
Diversity Index # 211 52nd

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