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Rand

West Virginia · 1,631 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Rand has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,044. Population has grown 38% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,300. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,631
+38%vs 2011
vs 1,180 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,538 / sq mi
+38%vs 2011
vs 2,560 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−15%vs 2011
vs 48.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8261K1K1K2K201020202024Rand
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,044
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,354 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,454
−16%vs 2011
vs $19,642 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.400 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $384 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−40.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.2% in 2011
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(754)
Black29.2%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(81)
Diversity Score62.7%(740)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(958)
Black34.5%(563)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.1%(83)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,083)
Diversity Score
66
+6%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% 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

Average commute
23.5 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 25.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
15.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
Female
52.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rand, West Virginia?

Rand, West Virginia has about 1,631 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rand, West Virginia earns about $29,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rand, West Virginia expensive?

In Rand, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Rand, West Virginia?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rand, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rand, West Virginia?

About 40.6% of people in Rand, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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