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Mount Carbon

West Virginia · 347 residents · 0.15 sq mi
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Mount Carbon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 172 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−33%since 2023
from 519 in 2023
2010 – 2024
2,313 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 3,460 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.3
+9%since 2023
from 52.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
168264360455551201020202024Mount Carbon
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$89,695
+32%since 2023
from $68,063 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.314
−25%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

92.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
7.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(9)
Diversity Score6.3%(22)
6
+34%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
51.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
+35.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
35.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?

Mount Carbon, West Virginia has about 347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mount Carbon, West Virginia earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Carbon, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Mount Carbon, 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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