Valley Head, WV Profile: Facts & Data

The Valley Head Census Designated Place had a population of 287 as of July 1, 2020. Valley Head ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and 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 Valley Head is located at latitude 38.5451 and longitude -80.0359 in Randolph County. The formal boundaries for the Valley Head Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.98 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Randolph County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 2,372 feet.

The Valley Head Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2586893) 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 Valley Head Census Designated Place is located within Mingo District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Randolph County.

Valley Head, WV Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION
Total Population	287 (100%)
Population in Households	287 (100.0%)
Population in Families	234 (81.5%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	294
Diversity Index²	3


INCOME
Median Household Income	$41,481
Average Household Income	$60,534
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	9%
Per Capita Income	$27,153
Wealth Index⁵	67

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	177 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	104 (58.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	31 (17.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	42 (23.7%)
Median Home Value	$86,029
Average Home Value	$118,447
Housing Affordability Index³	313

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	135
Average Household Size	2.13
Family Households	93
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

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.
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.
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.
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).
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.

Valley Head, WV - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Valley Head to the other 404 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2020	2020-2025
Population	0.71%	0.28%
Households	0.83%	0.44%
Families	1.86%	0.21%
Median Household Income		-0.17%
Per Capita Income		-0.15%
Owner Occupied HU		0.19%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 308	24th
Population Density	# 332	18th
Median Household Income	# 171	58th
Housing Affordability Index	# 310	77th
Per Capita Income	# 75	82nd
Diversity Index	# 381	6th

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Valley Head, WV Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

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