CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101.01
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 1,566 residents · 0.099 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest density in WV15,818/sq mi#2highest high poverty in WV#190 US66.3%#4lowest young in WV#643 US21.1 yrs#5lowest low income in WV#369 US$18,813TRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 101.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 66.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Monongalia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,566
−1%since 2020
from 1,586 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,818 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 16,020 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
−3%since 2020
from 21.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,813
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,398 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,460
−3%since 2020
from $10,730 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
−8%since 2020
from 0.558 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services5.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$302,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$618
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $639 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
89.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.4%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,505)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.7%(43)
Diversity Score12.3%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,256)
Black10.4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(33)
Asian6.1%(95)
Other1.2%(19)
Diversity Score42.7%(669)
Diversity Score
43
+247%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 1,566 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 $18,813 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 $302,200, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.8% 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 66.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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