CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206.08
West Virginia · Putnam County · 5,227 residents · 1.788 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest commute in WV#1993 US43.1 min#33highest population in WV5,227#53highest density in WV2,923/sq mi#79highest education in WV37.0%TRACT SHAPE · Putnam County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 206.08 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,994. Population has grown 26% since 2020. Median home value is $196,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,227
+26%since 2020
from 4,162 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,923 / sq mi
+26%since 2020
from 2,328 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−6%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,994
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,923 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,020
+27%since 2020
from $29,148 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+2%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
Information10.4%
Retail trade10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Other services2%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $813 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,704)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(335)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,651)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian1.7%(88)
Other7.7%(403)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,319)
Diversity Score
25
+1%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.1 min
−7%since 2020
from 46.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
52.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 5,227 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 $66,994 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.0% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Putnam CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024