Demographics & People — Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,172 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,744 |
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| Family Households | 3,095 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1328 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,336 |
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| Black or African American | 348 |
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| Asian | 121 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 231 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,950 |
| English | 2,232 |
| German | 2,039 |
| Other groups | 1,369 |
| Irish | 1,163 |
| American | 935 |
| Scottish | 259 |
| Iranian | 239 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| Italian | 229 |
Language
| English Only | 9,116 |
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| Spanish | 194 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,539 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 852 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,257 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cross Lanes, West Virginia.
