CITY · 2020 ACS
Rachel
West Virginia · 224 residents · 0.342 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 65 residents. Median home value is $75,500. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
202452
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.7%
Education & health services23.7%
Retail trade19.6%
Other services16.5%
Public administration16.5%
Information11.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
Manufacturing8.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$75,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(212)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(20)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% 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 Rachel, West Virginia?
Rachel, West Virginia has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Rachel, West Virginia expensive?
In Rachel, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,500.
How educated are people in Rachel, West Virginia?
About 38.6% 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 30.8% of people in Rachel, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024