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Lashmeet, WV
Census-designated place in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Population
655
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
873
ZIP codes
0
Lashmeet and its ZIP codes
Lashmeet at a glance
- Lashmeet is about 12 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (15% above West Virginia).
Local data for Lashmeet, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lashmeet, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$187,500
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (32), Dutch Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Lashmeet.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
How people get to work
Lashmeet, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lashmeet, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 24°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lashmeet, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
28.4%
U.S. 12.8% +15.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lashmeet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| PrincetonCity | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| BluewellCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.5 |
| CovelCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BramwellTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.7 |
| AthensTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Brush ForkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| BluefieldCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls Mills, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BudCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| NorthforkTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Bluefield, VATown | 13 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lashmeet, WV in?
- Lashmeet is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Lashmeet, WV?
- About 655 people live in Lashmeet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lashmeet?
- Nearby places include Matoaka (2.5 mi), Montcalm (5.8 mi), Princeton (6.9 mi), Crumpler (7.6 mi), Bluewell (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023