Iaeger, West Virginia

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Iaeger has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

At the 2010 census there were 302 people, 131 households, and 83 families living in the town. The population density was 382.3 inhabitants per square mile (147.6/km²). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 211.4 per square mile (81.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 1.3% African American, and 0.3% from two or more races.[2] Of the 131 households 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 21.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 45.3 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

At the 2000 census there were 358 people, 167 households, and 106 families living in the town. The population density was 435.4 inhabitants per square mile (168.1/km²). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 262.7 per square mile (101.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.37% White, 2.51% African American, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56%.[4]

Of the 167 households 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.7% of households were one person and 19.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.75.

The age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median household income was $14,886 and the median family income was $21,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,263. About 29.0% of families and 32.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 29.3% of those age 65 or over.

Abandoned storefronts in Iaeger, 2014