CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 317
West Virginia · Harrison County · 1,957 residents · 49.648 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest low education in WV7.8%#34lowest low rent in WV#1174 US$561#37highest rent burden in WV64.0%#42lowest low broadband in WV74.5%TRACT SHAPE · Harrison County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 317 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 579 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $107,200. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,957
−23%since 2020
from 2,536 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 51 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+9%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,386 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,979
+33%since 2020
from $23,309 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+28%since 2020
from 0.386 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Wholesale trade11.1%
Education & health services8.5%
Information7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Manufacturing3.8%
Retail trade1.9%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$107,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+36.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(136)
Diversity Score18.5%(469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,750)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(135)
Diversity Score24.4%(477)
Diversity Score
24
+32%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.1 min
−8%since 2020
from 36.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 1,957 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 $57,500 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 $107,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.8% 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 15.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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