CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 214
West Virginia · Marion County · 1,842 residents · 8.957 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest low poverty in WV6.0%#86highest education in WV35.2%#91highest WFH in WV13.4%#107highest rent burden in WV52.8%TRACT SHAPE · Marion County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 214 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,917. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $168,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
1,842
−9%since 2020
from 2,034 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 227 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,917
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,673 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,107
+50%since 2020
from $24,740 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−8%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
Manufacturing11.2%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Education & health services6.8%
Information6.2%
Retail trade5.2%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$168,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $663 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,982)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,752)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.6%(67)
Diversity Score11.7%(216)
Diversity Score
12
+87%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
+8%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
10.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
48.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 1,842 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 $72,917 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 $168,800, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.2% 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 6.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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