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West Virginia · 186 residents · 1.32 sq mi
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Justice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,234. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 49 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $153,300. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−21%since 2023
from 235 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 178 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.2
+11%since 2023
from 59.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
139280420560701201020202024Justice
2024186
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,234
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,596 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,019
+12%since 2023
from $32,111 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−28%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing26.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
$153,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.5
+78%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% 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
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
28.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
Female
46.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% 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 Justice, West Virginia?

Justice, West Virginia has about 186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Justice, West Virginia earns about $44,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Justice, West Virginia expensive?

In Justice, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $153,300.

How educated are people in Justice, West Virginia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Justice, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Justice, West Virginia?

About 19.9% of people in Justice, 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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