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Rachel

West Virginia · 248 residents · 0.342 sq mi
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Rachel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. Population has grown 16% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
+16%vs 2011
vs 213 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
725 / sq mi
+16%vs 2011
vs 623 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+8%vs 2011
vs 40.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
27101176250324201020202024Rachel
202452
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,083
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,636 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,361
−12%vs 2011
vs $16,267 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.417 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information45.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$28,000
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−48.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−32%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.2%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(239)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−60%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
44.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rachel, West Virginia?

Rachel, West Virginia has about 248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rachel, West Virginia earns about $17,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rachel, West Virginia expensive?

In Rachel, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $28,000.

How educated are people in Rachel, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 23.5% 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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