CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.04
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 1,973 residents · 0.456 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest young in WV#554 US20.8 yrs#5highest high poverty in WV#721 US52.7%#13highest WFH in WV21.2%#22lowest short commute in WV14.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 102.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,429. Population has grown 34% since 2020. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.7% is well above the national figure. 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 20.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,973
+34%since 2020
from 1,477 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,327 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 3,239 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.8
−14%since 2020
from 24.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,429
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,950 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,402
−11%since 2020
from $15,019 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−39%since 2020
from 0.552 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Other services2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$917
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(1,031)
Black1.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(47)
Asian20.4%(302)
Other5.1%(76)
Diversity Score58.4%(862)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,555)
Black6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(57)
Asian5.3%(105)
Other7%(138)
Diversity Score45.8%(904)
Diversity Score
46
−21%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
44.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 1,973 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 $32,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $917 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.4% 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 52.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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