CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106.01
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 3,445 residents · 0.967 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest foreign-born in WV10.4%#11highest education in WV61.9%#25lowest young in WV31.1 yrs#32highest density in WV3,563/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 106.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,085. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $269,700. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Monongalia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,445
+23%since 2020
from 2,799 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,563 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 2,895 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
+1%since 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,085
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,456 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,507
+5%since 2020
from $41,488 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
−12%since 2020
from 0.590 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Construction0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$269,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $287,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
60.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−25%since 2020
from 7.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,265)
Black5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.3%(315)
Other2.9%(80)
Diversity Score41.2%(1,152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,800)
Black1.8%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(127)
Asian5.5%(189)
Other7.8%(267)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,415)
Diversity Score
41
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
+37%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
Female
61.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,445 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 $48,085 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 $269,700, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.9% 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 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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