CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
West Virginia · Kanawha County · 2,992 residents · 1.109 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest education in WV62.2%#14highest per-capita income in WV$56,766#16highest broadband in WV97.3%#58highest density in WV2,698/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Kanawha County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 20 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $232,600. With a median age of 44.2, 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 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% 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
2,992
+8%since 2020
from 2,761 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,698 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2,490 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−5%since 2020
from 46.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,729
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,629 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,766
+23%since 2020
from $46,028 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
Public administration12.2%
Information6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$232,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $836 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−4%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,400)
Black9.7%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(63)
Other1.1%(30)
Diversity Score29.3%(809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,530)
Black3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(158)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(214)
Diversity Score34.5%(1,033)
Diversity Score
35
+18%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.2 min
+21%since 2020
from 14.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
Female
54.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 2,992 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 $75,729 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 $232,600, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.2% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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