CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
West Virginia · Mercer County · 3,322 residents · 5.175 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest old in WV52.7 yrs#83highest per-capita income in WV$42,855#161highest home value in WV$177,200#168lowest low broadband in WV82.1%TRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,207. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 593 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $177,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
3,322
−15%since 2020
from 3,915 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 757 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+27%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,207
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,855
+54%since 2020
from $27,774 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
+3%since 2020
from 0.541 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Retail trade6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
Construction2.9%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Manufacturing1%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $689 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−21%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,848)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score4.2%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,994)
Black1.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(160)
Diversity Score23%(764)
Diversity Score
23
+444%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+47%since 2020
from 17.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
46.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 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 3,322 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 $54,207 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.0% 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 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024