CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205
West Virginia · Marshall County · 957 residents · 0.701 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest low education in WV6.3%#38lowest low home value in WV#1944 US$75,100#91lowest short commute in WV18.8 min#96highest old in WV49.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Marshall County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 205 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,083. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,100. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
957
−10%since 2020
from 1,068 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 1,524 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
−5%since 2020
from 51.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024957
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,083
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,085
+14%since 2020
from $21,110 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−9%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
Wholesale trade15.5%
Retail trade13.3%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$75,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $600 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(980)
Black6.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score19.2%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(878)
Black1.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.7%(55)
Diversity Score19.3%(185)
Diversity Score
19
+1%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
+27%since 2020
from 14.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
44.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 957 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 $45,083 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.3% 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 34.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Marshall CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024