CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9542
West Virginia · McDowell County · 1,673 residents · 84.604 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low home value in WV#76 US$24,900#2lowest low education in WV#165 US1.8%#22lowest low income in WV$29,659#23highest commute in WV42.4 minTRACT SHAPE · McDowell County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9542 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,659. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $24,900. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,673
−6%since 2020
from 1,783 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 21 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−31%since 2020
from 50.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,659
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,650 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,662
−4%since 2020
from $15,318 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−6%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
Manufacturing26.8%
Information24.3%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Retail trade11.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$24,900
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
−30%since 2020
from 1.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,658)
Black3.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(64)
Diversity Score16.6%(296)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,661)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score1.8%(30)
Diversity Score
2
−89%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 40.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
4.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 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 1,673 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 $29,659 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 $24,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.8% 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 35.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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