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Switzer, West Virginia - Basic Facts

The Switzer CDP(1) had a population of 567 as of July 1, 2023. Switzer 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 Switzer is located at latitude 37.7932 and longitude -81.9876 in Logan County. The formal boundaries for the Switzer Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.34 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Logan County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Switzer Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Switzer Census Designated Place is located within Western District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Logan 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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Switzer, WV Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 567 (100%)
Population in Households 567 (100.0%)
Population in Families 477 (84.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 242
Diversity Index2 14
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $35,663
Average Household Income $56,370
% of Income for Mortgage4 13%
Per Capita Income $24,954
Wealth Index5 39
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Low (44.7)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 281 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 167 (59.4%)
Renter Occupied HU 84 (29.9%)
Vacant Housing Units 30 (10.7%)
Median Home Value $77,841
Average Home Value $93,713
Housing Affordability Index3 190
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 251
Average Household Size 2.26
Family Households 170
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 -1.37% -1.08%
Households -1.54% -0.89%
Families   -0.60%
Median Household Income   4.45%
Per Capita Income   2.35%
Owner Occupied HU   0.71%

Switzer, WV - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Switzer 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 # 202 54th
Population Density # 363 18th
Median Household Income # 347 21st
Housing Affordability Index # 290 66th
Per Capita Income # 276 37th
Diversity Index # 235 47th

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