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Red Jacket

West Virginia · 525 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−28%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
100 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+35%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3164545927308681990201020202024Red Jacket
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,693
+15%since 2000
from $12,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade49.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
34.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(465)
Black6.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(93)
Diversity Score
18
+2%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 34.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Jacket, West Virginia?

Red Jacket, West Virginia has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Red Jacket, West Virginia expensive?

In Red Jacket, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Red Jacket, West Virginia?

About 15.7% 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 33.7% 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 233 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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