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The City of War had a population of 628 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for War is located at latitude 37.3012 and longitude -81.6909 in McDowell County. The formal boundaries for the City of War encompass a land area of 0.89 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. McDowell County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of War 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 City of War is located within Big Creek District, a minor civil division (MCD) of McDowell County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 628 (100%) |
| Population Density | 705 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $29,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,601 |
| Median Home Value | $32,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 378 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 199 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 83 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 96 (25.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 282 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 183 (64.9%) |
The table below compares War 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 | # 197 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 215 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 403 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 390 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 267 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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