CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
West Virginia · Mercer County · 2,242 residents · 3.495 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low broadband in WV72.0%#51lowest low home value in WV$81,100#94lowest low education in WV12.0%#109lowest low income in WV$43,609TRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 20 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,609. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 397 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,100. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
2,242
−15%since 2020
from 2,639 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
641 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 755 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+42%since 2020
from 31.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,609
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,159 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,519
+48%since 2020
from $14,506 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−2%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.6%
Retail trade9.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Construction0.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$81,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $620 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,775)
Black22.9%(604)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(123)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,618)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,761)
Black16.9%(378)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(103)
Diversity Score44.1%(988)
Diversity Score
44
−28%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+15%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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
11.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
Female
59.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 2,242 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 $43,609 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.0% 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 20.9% 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