CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9587
West Virginia · Boone County · 1,600 residents · 106.313 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low home value in WV#487 US$48,700#23lowest low density in WV15.05/sq mi#26lowest low education in WV7.2%#31lowest low income in WV$31,292TRACT SHAPE · Boone County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9587 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,292. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,700. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Boone County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,600
−4%since 2020
from 1,674 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 16 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+15%since 2020
from 45.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,292
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,312
+22%since 2020
from $17,480 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+10%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
Manufacturing11.4%
Retail trade6.5%
Information5.2%
Other services4.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$48,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $651 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−33%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,665)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score1.3%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,589)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(27)
Diversity Score
2
+28%since 2020
from 1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 40.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
56.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,600 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 $31,292 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.2% 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 31.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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