CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
West Virginia · Raleigh County · 3,629 residents · 7.924 sq mi
Notable rankings
#101lowest low income in WV$42,813#115lowest low home value in WV$102,000#129lowest short commute in WV20.2 min#168highest WFH in WV10.4%TRACT SHAPE · Raleigh County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $102,000. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,629
−4%since 2020
from 3,776 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 477 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,813
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,292 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,929
+35%since 2020
from $22,912 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
Finance & insurance8%
Other services5%
Public administration4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
Manufacturing4.3%
Education & health services4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade0.8%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$102,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $707 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−11%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(2,628)
Black20.9%(791)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(271)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.9%(70)
Diversity Score58.3%(2,201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(2,776)
Black13.5%(491)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other8.9%(324)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,762)
Diversity Score
49
−17%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 3,629 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 $42,813 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 $102,000, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.1% 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 20.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Raleigh CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024