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Scarbro

West Virginia · 486 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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Scarbro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,639. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
+54%vs 2011
vs 315 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
723 / sq mi
+54%vs 2011
vs 469 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−32%vs 2011
vs 59.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
118292467642816201020202024Scarbro
2024176
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,306 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$17,421
−21%vs 2011
vs $21,935 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing23.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−56.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(464)
Black2.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(30)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−29%vs 2011
vs 19.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.2%
−18.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
35.9%
+18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Female
58.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarbro, West Virginia?

Scarbro, West Virginia has about 486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scarbro, West Virginia earns about $32,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scarbro, West Virginia expensive?

In Scarbro, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $64,100.

How educated are people in Scarbro, West Virginia?

About 13.1% 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 5.5% of people in Scarbro, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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