Cross Lanes, West Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cross Lanes, West Virginia is 10,172 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in West Virginia. The median household income is $62,704, the median home value is $144,000, and the median age is 43.0.
10,172
Population
1627
People / sq mi
$62,704
Median Income
$144,000
Median Home Value
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Cross Lanes covers 6.3 sq mi of land at 1627 people per square mile.
About Cross Lanes, WV
In Cross Lanes, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $144,000. Cross Lanes is a city in West Virginia with a population of 10,172. It ranks #16 among cities in West Virginia by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,704, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $144,000, with typical rent around $916.
32.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.2%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,704
Median Household Income
$37,333
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$144,000
Median Home Value
$916
Median Rent
75.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.8%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
80.8%
Public Transit
9.2%
Work From Home
24.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.9%
Foreign Born
95.6%
Non-English at Home
8.7%
Veterans
16.0%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
93.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Public Administration | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cross Lanes, West Virginia has a population of 10,172 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in West Virginia.
The median household income in Cross Lanes, West Virginia is $62,704, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cross Lanes, West Virginia is $144,000, with median monthly rent at $916 and a homeownership rate of 75.1%.
The median age in Cross Lanes, West Virginia is 43.0 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.