CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9728
West Virginia · Jefferson County · 5,956 residents · 55.244 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest household income in WV$122,865#6highest home value in WV$404,700#18highest population in WV5,956#36highest commute in WV40.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9728 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $404,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
5,956
+7%since 2020
from 5,566 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 101 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,865
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,527 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,407
+14%since 2020
from $42,277 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+13%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Other services9.6%
Public administration7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
Retail trade7.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$404,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $314,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,321 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+4%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,839)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(227)
Asian2.9%(163)
Other5.5%(307)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(4,855)
Black7.6%(450)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(225)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other5.6%(336)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,420)
Diversity Score
41
+36%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.5 min
+14%since 2020
from 35.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 5,956 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 $122,865 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 $404,700, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.7% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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