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The City of Welch had a population of 3,507 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Welch ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Welch is located at latitude 37.4329 and longitude -81.5845 in McDowell County. The formal boundaries for the City of Welch encompass a land area of 6.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. McDowell County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Welch 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 Welch is located within Browns Creek District, a minor civil division (MCD) of McDowell County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,507 (100%) |
| Population Density | 459 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $32,969 |
| Per Capita Income | $10,499 |
| Median Home Value | $57,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 969 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 513 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 168 (17.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 288 (29.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 681 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 332 (48.8%) |
The table below compares Welch 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 | # 42 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 263 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 388 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 426 | 3rd |
| Diversity Index | # 9 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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