Demographics & People — Cheat Lake, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,485 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,900 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,257 |
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| Family Households | 2,933 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1411 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,449 |
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| Black or African American | 409 |
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| Asian | 192 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,282 |
| German | 2,281 |
| English | 1,703 |
| Irish | 1,441 |
| Other groups | 1,211 |
| Italian | 1,028 |
| American | 690 |
| Polish | 403 |
| European | 378 |
| Scottish | 323 |
Language
| English Only | 9,481 |
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| Spanish | 189 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,888 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 476 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,739 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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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 Cheat Lake, West Virginia.
