CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9536
West Virginia · McDowell County · 964 residents · 28.743 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest old in WV#1682 US60.5 yrs#4lowest low education in WV#303 US2.5%#32lowest low home value in WV#1685 US$70,900#61lowest low rent in WV$621TRACT SHAPE · McDowell County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9536 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,598. Population has grown 22% since 2020. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $70,900. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% more than the McDowell County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
964
+22%since 2020
from 793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 28 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+18%since 2020
from 51.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024964
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,598
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,481
+49%since 2020
from $13,063 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−9%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
Information13.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Manufacturing3%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$70,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
51.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(578)
Black21.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(47)
Diversity Score52.5%(417)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(629)
Black27.4%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(71)
Diversity Score61.7%(595)
Diversity Score
62
+17%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
+2%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 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
2.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
15.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
62.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 964 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 $39,598 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 $70,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.5% 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 34.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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