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Great Cacapon

West Virginia · 315 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 $47,692. Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 150 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−32%since 2019
from 465 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
−32%since 2019
from 543 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
−3%since 2019
from 53.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
229394560726891201020202024Great Cacapon
2024587
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,692
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,946 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,884
+5%since 2019
from $19,900 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food15.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
7.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−28%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−56%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 42.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Female
52.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

Great Cacapon, West Virginia has about 315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Cacapon, West Virginia earns about $47,692 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 $90,000.

How educated are people in Great Cacapon, West Virginia?

About 4.8% 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 4.8% of people in Great Cacapon, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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