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Racine

West Virginia · 331 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 120 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
−27%since 2023
from 451 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
691 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 942 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
162252342432522201020202024Racine
2024331
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,704
+12%since 2023
from $27,412 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+30.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+66%since 2023
from 0.291 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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

Median home value
$114,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% 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
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
61.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
69.4%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
Female
65.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% 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 Racine, West Virginia?

Racine, West Virginia has about 331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Racine, West Virginia expensive?

In Racine, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $114,900.

How educated are people in Racine, West Virginia?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Racine, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Racine, West Virginia?

About 11.5% of people in Racine, 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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