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Census Tract 306.03

West Virginia · Harrison County · 1,439 residents · 7.835 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 306.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,597. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $342,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Harrison County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
1,439
−6%since 2020
from 1,535 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 196 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+6%since 2020
from 48.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Census Tract 306.03
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,597
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,547 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,602
+34%since 2020
from $30,227 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.580
+1%since 2020
from 0.575 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $270,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $503 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
−28%since 2020
from 11.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(40)
Diversity Score10.1%(145)
Diversity Score
10
+678%since 2020
from 1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+20%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 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
22.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
59.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 1,439 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 $41,597 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 $342,900, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 33.0% 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 31.7% 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

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