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Red Jacket

West Virginia · 482 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $207,600. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 74.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−34%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+64%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3164545927308681990201020202024Red Jacket
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,851
−31%since 2000
from $12,809 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
74.1%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+31%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade53.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$207,600
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
69.6%
+69.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+51.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(669)
Black7.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(334)
Black27.4%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(16)
Diversity Score55.5%(267)
Diversity Score
55
+221%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−96.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
100.0%
+96.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
43.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.7%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+45.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
69.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Jacket, West Virginia?

Red Jacket, West Virginia has about 482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Red Jacket, West Virginia expensive?

In Red Jacket, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $207,600.

How educated are people in Red Jacket, West Virginia?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Red Jacket, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Jacket, West Virginia?

About 74.1% of people in Red Jacket, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Jacket, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Jacket, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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