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Rachel

West Virginia · 52 residents · 0.342 sq mi
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Population has fallen 69% since 2023, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value is $114,100. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−69%since 2023
from 167 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
−69%since 2023
from 488 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+51%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
27101176250324201020202024Rachel
202452
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,856
+71%since 2023
from $19,749 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+116%since 2023
from 0.174 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance46.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services46.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$114,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.2%(24)
Diversity Score62.1%(32)
Diversity Score
62
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
Female
61.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Rachel, West Virginia?

Rachel, West Virginia has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rachel, West Virginia expensive?

In Rachel, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $114,100.

How educated are people in Rachel, West Virginia?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rachel, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rachel, West Virginia?

About 3.8% of people in Rachel, 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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