CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9712.06
West Virginia · Berkeley County · 8,251 residents · 16.847 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest population in WV#1595 US8,251#23highest household income in WV$98,028#29highest home value in WV$306,500#36highest WFH in WV18.4%TRACT SHAPE · Berkeley County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9712.06 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,028. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value is $306,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
8,251
+19%since 2020
from 6,951 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
490 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 413 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−9%since 2020
from 41.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,028
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,967 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,868
+25%since 2020
from $35,756 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+9%since 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Retail trade16.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Other services6.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Public administration5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $238,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $938 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(4,963)
Black10.4%(720)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(937)
Asian1.6%(111)
Other3.2%(220)
Diversity Score57.5%(3,997)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(5,555)
Black10.2%(844)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,147)
Asian0.8%(64)
Other7.8%(641)
Diversity Score63.9%(5,269)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
+10%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 8,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $98,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $306,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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