CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9545.03
West Virginia · McDowell County · 4,992 residents · 51.143 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10lowest low home value in WV#701 US$54,700#18highest high poverty in WV41.1%#35lowest low income in WV$31,948#38highest foreign-born in WV5.8%TRACT SHAPE · McDowell County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 9545.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,948. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
4,992
+23%since 2020
from 4,045 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 79 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,948
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,898 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,739
−14%since 2020
from $14,781 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+5%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.7%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
Information8.1%
Retail trade4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Other services0.8%
Public administration0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$54,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $765 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+28%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,861)
Black23.8%(962)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(38)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(3,390)
Black22.6%(1,130)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(305)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other3.2%(158)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,013)
Diversity Score
60
+9%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.7 min
−22%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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
16.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
68.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
Female
31.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 4,992 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 $31,948 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 $54,700, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.9% 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 41.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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