CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101
West Virginia · Kanawha County · 3,619 residents · 3.094 sq mi
Notable rankings
#88highest rent in WV$1,045#116lowest short commute in WV19.8 min#131highest density in WV1,170/sq mi#139highest education in WV30.5%TRACT SHAPE · Kanawha County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 101 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $139,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
3,619
+9%since 2020
from 3,324 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−3%since 2020
from 43.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,032
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,467 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,505
+41%since 2020
from $25,832 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+2%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.3%
Retail trade6.9%
Information5.5%
Other services4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Public administration3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$139,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $920 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−17%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,443)
Black11%(364)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(76)
Asian2.6%(88)
Other10.6%(353)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,013)
Black4.5%(163)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(134)
Asian1.1%(39)
Other7.5%(270)
Diversity Score37.2%(1,347)
Diversity Score
37
−32%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
+8%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 3,619 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 $68,032 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 $139,200, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% 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 12.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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