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Rand

West Virginia · 1,543 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 $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,543
+3%since 2019
from 1,497 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,347 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 3,247 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 44.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8261K1K1K2K201020202024Rand
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,279 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,397
−7%since 2019
from $26,282 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $878 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
38.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+10%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(916)
Black29.1%(435)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian4.4%(66)
Other4.3%(64)
Diversity Score67.2%(1,005)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(871)
Black32.9%(508)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other8.8%(136)
Diversity Score70.5%(1,087)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2019
from 67 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 16.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
Female
40.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rand, West Virginia?

Rand, West Virginia has about 1,543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rand, West Virginia earns about $45,313 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 $60,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Rand, West Virginia?

About 17.6% 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 4.5% of people in Rand, 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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