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East Dailey CDP, WV

ZIP 26253 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26253

26253 has a population of 2,803 with a median age of 47.6 yrs (58.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.7%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.3%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
23.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
36.5%+39% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 26253

Poverty Rate
18.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,803
Median age47.6
Poverty rate18.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%