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The Spelter CDP(1) had a population of 87 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Spelter 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 Spelter is located at latitude 39.3451 and longitude -80.3179 in Harrison County. The formal boundaries for the Spelter Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Harrison County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Spelter 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 Spelter Census Designated Place is located within Eastern District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Harrison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 87 (100%) |
| Population Density | 176 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,669 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,340 |
| Median Home Value | $0 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 47 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7 (14.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 40 (85.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 (0.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 47 |
| Average Household Size | 1.85 |
| Family Households | 16 (34.0%) |
The table below compares Spelter to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 397 | 10th |
| Population Density | # 365 | 17th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 87th |
| Per Capita Income | # 25 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 139 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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