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Ranson corporation

West Virginia · 5,433 residents · 8.103 sq mi
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Ranson corporation has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $195,100. Households here earn about 45% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

Total population
5,433
+6%since 2019
from 5,123 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 632 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K200920202024Ranson corporation
20246K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,544
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,724 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,296
+8%since 2019
from $27,181 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $183,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,203 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73%(3,739)
Black13.1%(670)
Hispanic / Latino6%(309)
Asian2.4%(121)
Other5.5%(284)
Diversity Score55.4%(2,837)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(3,444)
Black11.1%(602)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(754)
Asian2.9%(155)
Other6.2%(337)
Diversity Score67.3%(3,656)
Diversity Score
67
+22%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
−1%since 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
Female
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

Ranson corporation, West Virginia has about 5,433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ranson corporation, West Virginia earns about $69,544 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 $195,100, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Ranson corporation, West Virginia?

About 19.9% 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 15.2% 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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