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Van, WV
Census-designated place in Boone County, West Virginia.
Population
214
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
0
Van and its ZIP codes
Van at a glance
- Van is about 4.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Van, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Van.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,100
4,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $7,995 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Van, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
26.8%
U.S. 12.8% +14.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Van
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TwilightCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| MadisonCity | 8 mi | 7.6 |
| SylvesterTown | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| WhitesvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| RacineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| RobinetteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| AmherstdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| DorothyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ColcordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Mitchell HeightsTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HenlawsonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AccovilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van, WV in?
- Van is in Boone County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Van, WV?
- About 214 people live in Van, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van?
- Nearby places include Twilight (5.7 mi), Greenview (6.1 mi), Madison (8 mi), Sylvester (8.7 mi), Whitesville (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023