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Hometown

West Virginia · 668 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Hometown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
668
+7%vs 2011
vs 626 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
833 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 781 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−23%vs 2011
vs 56.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
421543666788910201020202024Hometown
2024756
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,621
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,512 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,844
−18%vs 2011
vs $19,285 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.257 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$85,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$214
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−52.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.2% in 2011
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
+69.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+38%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(656)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.9%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+16.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.6%
+21.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Female
54.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hometown, West Virginia?

Hometown, West Virginia has about 668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hometown, West Virginia earns about $34,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hometown, West Virginia expensive?

In Hometown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Hometown, West Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hometown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hometown, West Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in Hometown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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