CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9538
West Virginia · McDowell County · 1,871 residents · 59.391 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low home value in WV#911 US$59,300#18lowest low income in WV#1558 US$27,450#34lowest low education in WV8.2%#57lowest low broadband in WV75.6%TRACT SHAPE · McDowell County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9538 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,450. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 559 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $59,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,871
−23%since 2020
from 2,430 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 41 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,450
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,819
+33%since 2020
from $13,431 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+17%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
Manufacturing12.9%
Information10.6%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$59,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $624 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+61%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,295)
Black1.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(74)
Diversity Score13.3%(324)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,773)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score12.6%(235)
Diversity Score
13
−6%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
+8%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
57.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 1,871 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 $27,450 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.2% 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 28.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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