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Rhodell

West Virginia · 141 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $13,900. The poverty rate of 56.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−40%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
449 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+12%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961351732112501990201020202024Rhodell
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,671
+120%since 2000
from $7,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing26.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$13,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(127)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(15)
Diversity Score
11
+72%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhodell, West Virginia?

Rhodell, West Virginia has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rhodell, West Virginia expensive?

In Rhodell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $13,900.

How educated are people in Rhodell, West Virginia?

About 4.8% 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 56.8% 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 62 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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