CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204
West Virginia · Fayette County · 3,635 residents · 45.817 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55lowest low broadband in WV75.5%#71lowest low rent in WV$639#72lowest low home value in WV$87,500#86highest high poverty in WV27.0%TRACT SHAPE · Fayette County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 204 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 688 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 48.2, 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 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,635
−16%since 2020
from 4,323 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 94 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+15%since 2020
from 41.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,566
+43%since 2020
from $18,638 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+17%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Other services0.3%
Public administration0.3%
Construction0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$87,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $636 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−21%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,704)
Black8.8%(379)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(198)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.8%(34)
Diversity Score32%(1,383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,186)
Black6.5%(236)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(213)
Diversity Score28%(1,018)
Diversity Score
28
−12%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−32%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,635 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 $46,250 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 27.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024