CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
West Virginia · Kanawha County · 1,231 residents · 0.567 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest short commute in WV#674 US11.9 min#4lowest low income in WV#304 US$17,679#5lowest low rent in WV#160 US$384#8highest high poverty in WV#793 US51.7%TRACT SHAPE · Kanawha County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,679. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 51.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Kanawha County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,231
+16%since 2020
from 1,059 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,171 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 1,868 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+11%since 2020
from 48.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,679
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,808 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,105
−28%since 2020
from $29,404 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
−20%since 2020
from 0.661 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Other services1.3%
Retail trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$384
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $433 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
90.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 9 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(659)
Black27.3%(289)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.1%(86)
Other2.4%(25)
Diversity Score66.4%(703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(800)
Black17.5%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian3.6%(44)
Other13.7%(169)
Diversity Score65.9%(811)
Diversity Score
66
−1%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.9 min
−7%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
42.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% 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
57.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
43.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 9
Census Tract 95.11
Pop 1,645
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 98.01
Pop 1,844
Census Tract 47.04
Pop 1,721
Places similar to Census Tract 9Head to head
Compare Census Tract 9 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 9 VS
Census Tract 20
Income$75,729+328%
Home value$232,600
Population2,992+143%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 9 VS
Census Tract 12
Income$46,021+160%
Home value$141,800
Population1,514+23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 9 VS
Census Tract 8
Income$22,292+26%
Home value$87,000
Population1,477+20%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 9 VS
Census Tract 5
Income$63,996+262%
Home value$145,900
Population1,773+44%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,231 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 $17,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $384 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.2% 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 51.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Kanawha CountyOther census tracts in Kanawha County
Census Tract 113.02Census Tract 137.02Census Tract 11Census Tract 107.02Census Tract 108.03Census Tract 110Census Tract 123.01Census Tract 122Census Tract 21Census Tract 107.01Census Tract 15Census Tract 105Census Tract 111Census Tract 136Census Tract 128Census Tract 118DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024