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The Town of Handley had a population of 418 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Handley is located at latitude 38.187 and longitude -81.3654 in Kanawha County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Handley encompass a land area of 0.95 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Kanawha County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Handley has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Handley is located within District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Kanawha County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 418 (100%) |
| Population Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 4 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $105,150 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,548 |
| Median Home Value | $51,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 151 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 127 (84.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5 (3.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 (12.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 132 |
| Average Household Size | 3.17 |
| Family Households | 126 (95.5%) |
The table below compares Handley 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 | # 253 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 268 | 39th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 97th |
| Per Capita Income | # 238 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 310 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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