CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
West Virginia · Kanawha County · 2,714 residents · 10.357 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest per-capita income in WV$59,864#9highest home value in WV$391,700#32highest foreign-born in WV6.3%#33highest education in WV48.1%TRACT SHAPE · Kanawha County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 18 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $391,700. Households here earn about 42% more than the Kanawha County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,714
+3%since 2020
from 2,625 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 253 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−13%since 2020
from 47.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,414
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,810 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,864
+16%since 2020
from $51,419 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
+1%since 2020
from 0.578 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services4.7%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
Construction1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$391,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $201,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+44%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,209)
Black13.6%(358)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(31)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score34.1%(896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,976)
Black11.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian1.6%(44)
Other12.7%(346)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,490)
Diversity Score
55
+61%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
−16%since 2020
from 19.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,714 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 $86,414 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 $391,700, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.1% 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 15.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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