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Rock Cave

West Virginia · 276 residents · 3.098 sq mi
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Rock Cave has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,202. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 88 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $241,700. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−24%since 2023
from 364 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 117 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.3
+16%since 2023
from 56.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
26430133837441120202024Rock Cave
2024276
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,202
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,481 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,191
−3%since 2023
from $31,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−20%since 2023
from 0.337 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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
$241,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+9%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score23.2%(64)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
50.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Cave, West Virginia?

Rock Cave, West Virginia has about 276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Cave, West Virginia?

The typical household in Rock Cave, West Virginia earns about $52,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Cave, West Virginia expensive?

In Rock Cave, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $241,700.

How educated are people in Rock Cave, West Virginia?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Cave, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Cave, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Rock Cave, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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