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Ranson corporation

West Virginia · 6,853 residents (2025 est.) · 8.103 sq mi
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Ranson corporation has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $242,700. Households here earn about 50% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
5,729
+3%since 2023
from 5,588 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 690 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,853 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K200920202024Ranson corporation
20246K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,523
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,378 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,630
+12%since 2023
from $36,285 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.364 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $220,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,520 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(4,012)
Black6%(338)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(774)
Asian4.1%(230)
Other4.2%(234)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(4,093)
Black6.1%(348)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(759)
Asian4.4%(254)
Other4.8%(275)
Diversity Score58%(3,323)
Diversity Score
58
+1%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−5%since 2023
from 32.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
54.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

Ranson corporation, West Virginia has about 5,729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ranson corporation, West Virginia earns about $89,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ranson corporation, West Virginia expensive?

In Ranson corporation, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $242,700, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.

How educated are people in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ranson corporation, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

About 12.0% of people in Ranson corporation, 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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