CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 118.05
West Virginia · Monongalia County · 4,842 residents · 10.225 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest home value in WV$289,800#53highest rent in WV$1,117#54highest education in WV41.4%#59highest population in WV4,842TRACT SHAPE · Monongalia County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 118.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $289,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,842
−2%since 2020
from 4,935 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 483 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,315
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,538 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,004
+29%since 2020
from $31,688 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−1%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Retail trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$289,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $226,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $742 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(4,694)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian1.7%(86)
Other2.1%(105)
Diversity Score11.8%(583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(4,168)
Black2.1%(104)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(316)
Asian2.5%(123)
Other2.7%(131)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,531)
Diversity Score
32
+168%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−9%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
53.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.8 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 4,842 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 $79,315 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 $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.4% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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