Man, West Virginia, 2014
Man’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1882Man is settled
ManWV
A town of 711, settled in 1882.
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Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
711
2025 Census estimate · −8.1% since 2020
Typical home
$107K
+1% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
32.4
years
Jobs based here
474
A job hub
Is Man a good place to live?
Man has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Man stand out
Where Man beats most towns.
Small town
711 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Man: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Man, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBuffalo Creek PSD1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Man’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 codes25635, 2561725635 98% · 25617 1%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 Man.
Work & commute
A job hub: Man has 2.6 jobs for every working resident and draws in 467 commuters
Man’s mean commuting time is 26 minutes. Most working residents leave Man for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based locally fell to 474 in 2023, 838 fewer than in 2013. 13% of Man residents live below the poverty line, below the West Virginia town median (16%) but above the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
4%work in town
| Man | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 14% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Man4%
Logan8%
Charleston5%
Huntington3%
Beckley2%
18 mi
median commute distance
474
jobs based in Man
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Man’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Logan County Schools. Man’s only public school teaches 90 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Man Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 90 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Man is higher than in the typical West Virginia or U.S. town
Federal aid has come to Man households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025. 91% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. 9 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1978.
99risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
9
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Man is worth about $107K, on Zillow’s estimate
In Man, the typical rent is $755 a month, against $878 a month in West Virginia’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. The share of households in Man who are owner-occupiers: 76%.
$107KZillow home value
| Man | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $755 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Man$107K
West Virginia$177K
+1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Man stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with more of its residents who are under 18
Man: 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Only one of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare has a lower median age than Man. It is shrinking: down 8.1% since 2020, to 711 residents (2025 estimate).
32.4median age · WV 42.7
| Man | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 32.4 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 29% | 29% |
ManWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school38%
Some college17%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s6%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Man | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.3% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.8% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.3% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 6.3% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Man
The seasons in Man: chilly winters, warm summers, with plenty of rain. Summer afternoons peak near 86° in July, and January nights bottom out around 26°; snowfall runs to about 15 inches a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–46°
Spring42–68°
Summer62–85°
Fall45–68°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Man is
Four in five adults had a checkup this year in Man. No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Man. Two figures for adults locally: 23% report frequent mental distress, 22% smoke cigarettes. Only 3 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Man.
| Man | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Man | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 19.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 51.4% | 55.5% |
Logan Regional Medical Center
9.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
0% of Man is conserved land
0.4 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Man: one, of 2 acres.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 763 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Man Youth Sports Complex | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Man
19pages on Man
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Man
About 2 of every 100 Man residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A job hub
Every workday, about 467 people come to Man for work
Where Man’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
474jobs based in Man
4%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Man
3 notable people were born in Man.
About Man
Town in West Virginia, United States
Man is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 772 at the 2020 census. The town is located along the Guyandotte River at the mouth of Buffalo Creek, which was the site of the 1972 Buffalo Creek Flood following a dam collapse. The name of the town reportedly derives from the last syllable of the surname of Ulysses Hinchman, who was a member of the House of Delegates from Logan County between 1866 and 1869.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 25635
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Man
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Man, WV a good place to live?
Man has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Man, WV known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Bus Cook and Leonard Williams.