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Rhodell

West Virginia · 137 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 44.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
−41%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
+63%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
961351732112501990201020202024Rhodell
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,784
+174%since 2000
from $7,582 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+43%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(226)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score15.5%(21)
Diversity Score
16
+145%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 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
3.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 35.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% 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 Rhodell, West Virginia?

Rhodell, West Virginia has about 137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Rhodell, West Virginia?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rhodell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rhodell, West Virginia?

About 44.5% of people in Rhodell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rhodell, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rhodell, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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