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Colcord

West Virginia · 201 residents · 0.116 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 10.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 10.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

201
+95%since 2023
from 103 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,733 / sq mi
+95%since 2023
from 888 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
10.9
−77%since 2023
from 48.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
9312315218121120202024Colcord
2024201
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$6,674
−75%since 2023
from $26,636 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−51.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
71.1%
+55.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.393
+12%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

15.2%
−51.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
84.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
10.7%
−89.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(15)
Diversity Score19.5%(39)
20
+176%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
26.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

44.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

30.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
69.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Colcord, West Virginia?

Colcord, West Virginia has about 201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Colcord, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colcord, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colcord, West Virginia?

About 71.1% of people in Colcord, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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