CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.02
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 3,916 residents · 0.412 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest density in WV9,505/sq mi#5lowest young in WV#1009 US22.1 yrs#7highest education in WV65.7%#9highest high poverty in WV#1084 US48.5%TRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 102.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,629. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $169,600. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Monongalia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,916
−9%since 2020
from 4,307 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,505 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 10,454 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.1
−2%since 2020
from 22.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,515 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,499
+32%since 2020
from $22,376 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.642 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Wholesale trade8%
Other services2.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $714 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
76.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−36%since 2020
from 8.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(3,650)
Black3.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian3%(131)
Other7.5%(325)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,547)
Black2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian2.3%(92)
Other4.2%(165)
Diversity Score22.1%(865)
Diversity Score
22
−35%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+23%since 2020
from 16.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% 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
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
62.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Female
37.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 3,916 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 $32,629 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.7% 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 48.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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