CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
West Virginia · Summers County · 2,548 residents · 93.766 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low broadband in WV#1391 US68.5%#14highest old in WV55.3 yrs#16highest rent burden in WV69.3%#64highest commute in WV37.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Summers County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,188. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 538 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,800. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
2,548
−17%since 2020
from 3,086 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+25%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,188
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,229
+40%since 2020
from $20,189 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+6%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Construction3.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Education & health services1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$112,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $709 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,722)
Black3.9%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(128)
Diversity Score27.2%(838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,218)
Black5.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(131)
Diversity Score29.5%(752)
Diversity Score
30
+9%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.6 min
−6%since 2020
from 39.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% 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
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 2,548 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 $43,188 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 $112,800, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.1% 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 21.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Summers CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024