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Scarbro

West Virginia · 176 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−1%since 2023
from 178 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 265 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−29%since 2023
from 47.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
118292467642816201020202024Scarbro
2024176
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,211
−8%since 2023
from $34,095 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
−2%since 2023
from 0.518 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information55.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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

Owner-occupied
92.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(126)
Black29.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(122)
Black30.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(94)
Diversity Score
53
+3%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
34.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarbro, West Virginia?

Scarbro, West Virginia has about 176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Scarbro, West Virginia?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scarbro, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scarbro, West Virginia?

About 30.7% of people in Scarbro, 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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