CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
West Virginia · Ohio County · 2,517 residents · 1.53 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest short commute in WV15.9 min#70highest education in WV38.2%#94highest home value in WV$228,000#103highest density in WV1,645/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Ohio County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 16 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $228,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
2,517
+6%since 2020
from 2,370 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,645 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−10%since 2020
from 47.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,789
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,368 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,676
+8%since 2020
from $35,801 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+1%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Other services10.2%
Public administration7.6%
Retail trade5.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$228,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $182,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $723 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−4%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,299)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(62)
Diversity Score7.3%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,464)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score5.2%(130)
Diversity Score
5
−29%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
+14%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 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
8.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
56.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,517 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 $61,789 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 $228,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.2% 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 10.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024