CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9721.01
West Virginia · Berkeley County · 6,597 residents · 16.74 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest population in WV6,597#13highest rent burden in WV73.3%#18highest household income in WV$98,882#22highest rent in WV$1,292TRACT SHAPE · Berkeley County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9721.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,882. Population has grown 26% since 2020. Median home value is $262,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
6,597
+26%since 2020
from 5,224 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
+26%since 2020
from 312 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−6%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,882
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,354 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,986
+19%since 2020
from $33,705 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−2%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
Information13.4%
Other services8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Public administration6.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$262,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+46.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(4,382)
Black10%(521)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(245)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other1.1%(58)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(5,349)
Black6.8%(450)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(436)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other5.3%(347)
Diversity Score41.3%(2,728)
Diversity Score
41
+16%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
−1%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 6,597 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 $98,882 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 $262,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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