CITY · 2020 ACS
Mount Carbon
West Virginia · 341 residents · 0.15 sq mi
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The short version
Population has declined 12% since 2019. Median home value is $156,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024347
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food20.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
Information10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
Manufacturing4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Education & health services4.8%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$156,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(310)
Black2.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(33)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
79.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?
Mount Carbon, West Virginia has about 341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Mount Carbon, West Virginia expensive?
In Mount Carbon, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $156,000.
How educated are people in Mount Carbon, West Virginia?
About 29.0% 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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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024