CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106
West Virginia · Mineral County · 5,282 residents · 8.503 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest population in WV5,282#63lowest low rent in WV$624#92highest broadband in WV92.7%#130highest household income in WV$71,162TRACT SHAPE · Mineral County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 106 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $167,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
5,282
+1%since 2020
from 5,217 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
621 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 614 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,162
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,779 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,137
+44%since 2020
from $25,711 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+17%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
Information9.4%
Other services8.1%
Public administration5.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Manufacturing2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $119,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $466 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,838)
Black4.9%(255)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(118)
Diversity Score17.1%(894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,686)
Black3.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(346)
Diversity Score25.9%(1,369)
Diversity Score
26
+51%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
−1%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+3.8 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
10.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 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 5,282 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 $71,162 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 $167,200, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 19.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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