District B, Clay County, West Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for District B, West Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in District B, West Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in District B, West Virginia. The estimated population of District B, West Virginia is 2,432 people, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look at the total population in District B over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,432
-9.39% -18.20%
2020
2,684
-3.03% -
2019
2,768
-7.98% -
2018
3,008
+1.18%
-
2017
2,973
- -

Population of District B, West Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
99.1%
98%
+1.12%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
0.4%
-50.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.8%
-37.50%
Other
0%
0.3%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of District B, West Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 +12.3% 41.7 +35.83% 38.3 -0.78%
2020 36.6 -11.81% 30.7 -26.73% 38.6 -6.76%
2019 41.5 0% 41.9 +6.89% 41.4 -1.19%
2018 41.5 +0.48% 39.2 -2% 41.9 +0.72%
2017 41.3 - 40 - 41.6 -

The median age of District B, West Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 253 +11.45% 190 -3.93% 276 180
10 to 19 167 +13.8% 181 1.59% 169 180
20 to 29 197 -37.17% 131 -100.41% 87 30
30 to 39 145 -70.92% 148 +61.98% 66 222
40 to 49 225 -19.13% 217 -15.87% 155 154
50 to 59 200 -32.27% 191 -16.94% 135 150
60 to 69 185 +16.3% 212 -42.66% 200 124
70+ 150 3.06% 181 -12.82% 149 155

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of District B, West Virginia is $25,625.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for District B.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $20,990.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,235.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in District B, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in District B, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of District B, West Virginia is currently $37,513.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.34% of households in District B are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of District B against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    49.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in District B is $14,516.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of District B by the total population of District B.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in District B, West Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in District B to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    70.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in District B that are over the age of 16.

The total population of District B over the age of 16 is 1,666.

Of those people, a total of 36.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in District B is 25.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 39 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 40 87.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 77 81.80% 61.90%
30 to 34 years 144 61.10% 81.80%
35 to 44 years 254 40.90% 39.40%
45 to 54 years 375 62.10% 9.40%
55 to 59 years 109 36.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 142 14.80% 52.40%
65 to 74 years 334 6.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 152 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in District B. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,651 37.20% 30.10%
Black or African American 3 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 12 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,648 37.10% 30.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in District B as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in District B is 429, with median earnings of $23,872.00.

Women in District B, West Virginia earning approximately 126.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 429 $23,872.00
Male 241 $21,189.00
Female 188 $26,875.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 5 $0.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $46,845.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $23,125.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $21,302.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 41 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $30,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $29,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 26 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $0.00 50 $24,236.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $0.00 4 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 24 $0.00 17 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 29 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $41,058.00 26 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 895 households in District B, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 627 families in District B with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 360 116 151 268
Average Household Size 3.03 4.01 3.48 1.26
Total Families 360 116 151 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.8 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 627 families in District B, 42.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in District B:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,316 housing units in District B, West Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 895 68.01%
Vacant 421 31.99%

13.98% of the total 1,316 housing units in District B are rental units. This is approximately 184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 672 are occupied by the owner - or 51.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in District B is $555.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in District B that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    39
  • Less than $500
    82
  • $500 to $999
    102
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in District B is $90,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in District B that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    161
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    224
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    178
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    28
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    34
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in District B. The chart below shows the number of properties in District B that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    166
  • 1960 to 1969
    187
  • 1970 to 1979
    181
  • 1980 to 1989
    182
  • 1990 to 1999
    259
  • 2000 to 2009
    55
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in District B that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    129
  • 1 vehicle available
    326
  • 2 vehicles available
    338
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    102

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in District B get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in District B that commute to work in a particular way.

29.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in District B.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    13
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    33
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    84
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    33
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    72
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    62
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    17
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    31
  • 90 or more minutes
    31

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for District B, West Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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