CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9720.01
West Virginia · Berkeley County · 6,458 residents · 7.39 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent in WV$1,906#8highest population in WV6,458#27highest household income in WV$95,728#36highest foreign-born in WV5.9%TRACT SHAPE · Berkeley County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9720.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $283,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
6,458
+11%since 2020
from 5,840 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
874 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 790 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,728
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,471 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,397
+11%since 2020
from $39,220 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−8%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
Information10.6%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Wholesale trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$283,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,906
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,342 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+6%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,354)
Black12.6%(733)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(263)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other7.7%(452)
Diversity Score52.5%(3,069)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(5,444)
Black5.2%(339)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(190)
Asian1.2%(76)
Other6.3%(409)
Diversity Score35.2%(2,273)
Diversity Score
35
−33%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
−7%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 6,458 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 $95,728 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 $283,800, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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