CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
West Virginia · Marion County · 2,897 residents · 1.292 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest broadband in WV98.9%#73highest density in WV2,242/sq mi#84highest education in WV35.6%#95lowest young in WV37.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Marion County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 208 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $141,900. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
2,897
−1%since 2020
from 2,937 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,242 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,273 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2020
from 34.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,313
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,445 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,700
+42%since 2020
from $22,296 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−5%since 2020
from 0.515 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Public administration9.8%
Retail trade8.9%
Information6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Manufacturing4.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$141,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $524 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−19%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,636)
Black3.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(162)
Diversity Score23.8%(698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,615)
Black1.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(120)
Diversity Score22.7%(658)
Diversity Score
23
−4%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+20%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 2,897 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 $55,313 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 $141,900, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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