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Harts

West Virginia · 656 residents · 9.18 sq mi
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Harts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,316. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 1,705 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,000. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−72%since 2000
from 2,361 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2017931K2K3K1990201020202024Harts
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,316
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,874
+39%since 2000
from $10,697 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−53.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score8.1%(53)
Diversity Score
8
+753%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−34%since 2000
from 35.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
29.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harts, West Virginia?

Harts, West Virginia has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harts, West Virginia?

The typical household in Harts, West Virginia earns about $26,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harts, West Virginia expensive?

In Harts, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Harts, West Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harts, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harts, West Virginia?

About 43.1% of people in Harts, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harts, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harts, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,635 residents, a change of about -71 percent over that period.

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