CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101.03
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 2,841 residents · 0.182 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low income in WV#30 US$10,500#1highest home value in WV$806,000#2highest density in WV15,610/sq mi#3highest high poverty in WV#258 US62.8%TRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Population has declined 5% since 2020. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,841
−5%since 2020
from 3,003 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,610 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 16,500 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$10,555
+24%since 2020
from $8,499 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
−14%since 2020
from 0.747 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Retail trade4.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$840
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $857 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
94.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,535)
Black1.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(102)
Asian7.7%(232)
Other3%(90)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,048)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,313)
Black3.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(262)
Asian2.9%(82)
Other2.8%(80)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,157)
Diversity Score
41
+17%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.5 min
−34%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
46.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 2,841 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $840 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.6% 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 62.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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