Oakvale, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Giles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
232
Population
552/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
232
Census 2023
Population Density
552
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.1 km²)
Median Age
11.8 yrs
70% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.2%
37% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.6%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.4%
95% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.393
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 232 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 552 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 11.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 8.2% |
| Health Insurance | 99.6% |
| Uninsured | 0.4% |
| Broadband Access | 96.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.393 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |