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Census Tract 9540
West Virginia · McDowell County · 1,805 residents · 42.292 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low home value in WV#766 US$56,100#17highest commute in WV#1181 US45.6 min#27lowest low education in WV7.4%#39highest WFH in WV17.6%TRACT SHAPE · McDowell County, WV
The short version
Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 426 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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
1,805
−19%since 2020
from 2,231 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 53 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+20%since 2020
from 37.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$16,353
−12%since 2020
from $18,567 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−12%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance29.9%
Professional, scientific, technical29.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
Manufacturing12.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Information4.4%
Construction1.5%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Retail trade0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$56,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $573 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(89)
Diversity Score9.6%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,729)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(49)
Diversity Score10.2%(184)
Diversity Score
10
+6%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.6 min
+27%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Female
48.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% 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 1,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.4% 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 23.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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