CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 116.01
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 2,516 residents · 1.138 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest young in WV28.1 yrs#25highest education in WV53.5%#31highest rent in WV$1,215#47lowest short commute in WV16.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 116.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,516
−3%since 2020
from 2,582 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,211 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 2,269 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−1%since 2020
from 28.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,209
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,086 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,733
+36%since 2020
from $31,370 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+20%since 2020
from 0.466 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.2%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Other services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Public administration1.1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,215
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,175 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,143)
Black2.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian11%(285)
Other3.1%(79)
Diversity Score37.2%(960)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,357)
Black1.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian1.4%(36)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score15.2%(381)
Diversity Score
15
−59%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.5 min
+3%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
43.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,516 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 $57,209 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 $224,300, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.5% 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 23.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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