Chapmanville-Main-Street-wv, 2018
Chapmanville’s story
226 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,349 in 1950, 1,020 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1912 on.
- 1800Chapmanville is settled
ChapmanvilleWV
A regional job hub with 526 jobs.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
936
2025 Census estimate · −8.2% since 2020
Typical home
$151K
+6.7% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
44.7
years
Jobs based here
526
A job hub
Is Chapmanville a good place to live?
Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher January low than Chapmanville. Chapmanville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Chapmanville stand out
Where Chapmanville beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Chapmanville has shrunk 25% since 2010
1,256 counted in 2010 and 1,020 in 2020; an estimated 936 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chapmanville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chapmanville, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLogan County PSD - Northern Regional2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chapmanville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLogan Clerk of the County CommissionLogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2550825508 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chapmanville.
Work & commute
Chapmanville has 1.8 jobs for every working resident, and 508 people commute in
Most working residents leave Chapmanville for work: only 6% work in town. 24% of Chapmanville residents live below the poverty line, above both the West Virginia town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Chapmanville’s median household income is $41,000.
6%work in town
| Chapmanville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.2% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Chapmanville6%
Charleston11%
Logan5%
South Charleston5%
Huntington4%
27 mi
median commute distance
526
jobs based in Chapmanville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Chapmanville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Logan County Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Chapmanville Regional High School, with 645 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapmanville Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 485 | C |
| Chapmanville Regional High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 645 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Chapmanville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 20 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Chapmanville.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
20
paid flood claims since 1978
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than West Virginia overall
That puts Chapmanville where West Virginia’s towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. Adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 30% of residents (21% statewide). Chapmanville has lost 8.2% of its people since 2020, down to 936 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
44.7median age · WV 42.7
| Chapmanville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 18% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
ChapmanvilleWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school41%
Some college28%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 114 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Chapmanville | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.5% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.3% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.2% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.8% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.4% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.4% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.6% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.1% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Chapmanville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Chapmanville has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 3 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher July high than Chapmanville.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring43–69°
Summer64–86°
Fall46–70°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Chapmanville stands out in West Virginia and nationally: a smaller share of its households own their home
45% of Chapmanville households own their home. Typical home values rose 6.7% in the year to September 2026. The median rent in Chapmanville is $623 a month.
$151KZillow home value
| Chapmanville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 45% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $623 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Chapmanville$151K
West Virginia$177K
+6.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Chapmanville
11 crimes were reported in Chapmanville in 2025: 11 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Chapmanville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
More of Chapmanville’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical West Virginia or U.S. town
35% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Chapmanville. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Chapmanville. 24% of adults report frequent mental distress in Chapmanville.
| Chapmanville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
1 better12 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Chapmanville | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 79.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 38.3% | 19.5% |
Logan Regional Medical Center
8.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chapmanville
18pages on Chapmanville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chapmanville
About 0 of every 100 Chapmanville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Small town
936 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Chapmanville
Town in West Virginia, United States
Chapmanville is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,025 at the 2020 census. Chapmanville is named for Ned Chapman, an early settler who operated a store and post office. It was incorporated July 15, 1947.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1800
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 25508
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Chapmanville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chapmanville, WV a good place to live?
Chapmanville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.