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Great Cacapon

West Virginia · 587 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Great Cacapon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,173. Population has fallen 30% since 2023, a loss of 249 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,900. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
−30%since 2023
from 836 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
685 / sq mi
−30%since 2023
from 975 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
229394560726891201020202024Great Cacapon
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,173
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,267 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,686
+7%since 2023
from $18,450 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.226
−30%since 2023
from 0.324 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.5
−39%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(93)
Diversity Score
16
+111%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
Female
28.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

Great Cacapon, West Virginia has about 587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

The typical household in Great Cacapon, West Virginia earns about $53,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Cacapon, West Virginia expensive?

In Great Cacapon, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,900.

How educated are people in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Great Cacapon, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

About 36.8% of people in Great Cacapon, 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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