CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9581
West Virginia · Clay County · 1,976 residents · 89.617 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest low rent in WV#162 US$385#13highest high poverty in WV#1510 US45.2%#39lowest low education in WV8.8%#49lowest low density in WV22.05/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Clay County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9581 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 510 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
1,976
−21%since 2020
from 2,486 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 28 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,292 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,874
+27%since 2020
from $21,192 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+14%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
Public administration8.5%
Retail trade8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Manufacturing5.6%
Information4.3%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Education & health services3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Construction1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$83,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $712 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(53)
Diversity Score5.2%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(123)
Diversity Score14.9%(295)
Diversity Score
15
+187%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.8 min
−9%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% 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 1,976 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 $39,167 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.8% 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 45.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Clay CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024