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Rhodell

West Virginia · 173 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Rhodell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $24,400. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−26%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
551 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+23%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961351732112501990201020202024Rhodell
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,591
+53%since 2000
from $7,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing43.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$433
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+1%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(168)
Black2.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(10)
Diversity Score
6
−10%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhodell, West Virginia?

Rhodell, West Virginia has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rhodell, West Virginia?

The typical household in Rhodell, West Virginia earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rhodell, West Virginia expensive?

In Rhodell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $24,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Rhodell, West Virginia?

About 3.4% 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 33.1% 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 30 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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