CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
West Virginia · Ohio County · 761 residents · 0.52 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low home value in WV#511 US$49,200#10lowest low income in WV#786 US$23,125#91lowest young in WV37.6 yrs#170lowest low education in WV15.5%TRACT SHAPE · Ohio County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 7 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 194 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Ohio County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
761
−20%since 2020
from 955 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,463 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 1,837 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+18%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024761
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,602 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,892
+47%since 2020
from $11,486 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+1%since 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.6%
Information12.9%
Other services12%
Public administration12%
Finance & insurance8%
Education & health services5.3%
Retail trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$49,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$855
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $527 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(565)
Black27%(258)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(129)
Diversity Score69.8%(667)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(572)
Black10.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(28)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other9.5%(72)
Diversity Score51.7%(393)
Diversity Score
52
−26%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
+35%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
22.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
Female
39.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 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 761 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 $23,125 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 $49,200, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.5% 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 45.0% 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