CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
West Virginia · Ohio County · 831 residents · 0.698 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 178 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Ohio County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
831
−18%since 2020
from 1,009 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 1,446 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
−4%since 2020
from 54.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024831
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,646
+30%since 2020
from $20,453 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
+3%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.9%
Retail trade9.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
Manufacturing7.1%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$645
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $580 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
64.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.1%
+44.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(785)
Black16.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other5.2%(52)
Diversity Score45.7%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(676)
Black8.1%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(49)
Diversity Score40.8%(339)
Diversity Score
41
−11%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.9 min
+5%since 2020
from 16.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 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 831 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 $23,750 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 $645 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 38.4% 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