CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209
West Virginia · Marion County · 4,358 residents · 7.967 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest rent in WV$1,111#61highest broadband in WV94.3%#106highest population in WV4,358#109highest education in WV32.7%TRACT SHAPE · Marion County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 209 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,011. Population has grown 29% since 2020. Median home value is $203,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
4,358
+29%since 2020
from 3,372 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
547 / sq mi
+29%since 2020
from 423 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−12%since 2020
from 46.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,011
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,768 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,260
+11%since 2020
from $35,272 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−9%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Wholesale trade8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $810 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+2%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,106)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(221)
Diversity Score18.4%(620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,899)
Black2.4%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(151)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other4.3%(188)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,067)
Diversity Score
24
+33%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,358 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 $71,011 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 $203,400, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.7% 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 12.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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