CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
West Virginia · Cabell County · 1,985 residents · 0.517 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest low income in WV#377 US$18,906#12lowest young in WV26.0 yrs#15highest rent burden in WV70.3%#16highest high poverty in WV#1923 US42.7%TRACT SHAPE · Cabell County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,906. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2020. Median home value is $61,200. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Cabell County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,985
+58%since 2020
from 1,258 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,839 / sq mi
+58%since 2020
from 2,433 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
−47%since 2020
from 49.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,906
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,526 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,603
−14%since 2020
from $24,037 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
+9%since 2020
from 0.570 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.1%
Other services4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
Public administration2.3%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$61,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $513 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(740)
Black31.8%(400)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(118)
Diversity Score68%(856)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48%(953)
Black39.8%(791)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(232)
Diversity Score74.6%(1,481)
Diversity Score
75
+10%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
+57%since 2020
from 13.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% 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
45.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
27.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
73.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 1,985 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 $18,906 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.4% 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 42.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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