Rand, WV

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2024 Population

1,064

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

48.2

12.8% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.55%

62.7% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,047

65.2% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$89,900

5.89% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

560

62.3% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Rand, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Rand, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rand, WV are Carver Career Center (109 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Rand, WV was $89,900, and the homeownership rate was 56%.

Most people in Rand, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rand, WV was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rand, WV is home to a population of 1.06k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Rand, WV residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2024, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (479 people) in Rand, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 389 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2024 Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 100% of Rand, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rand, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rand, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rand, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
479 ± 220
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
389 ± 177
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
193 ± 222

0.282%

Hispanic Population

3 people

0.282% of the people in Rand, WV are hispanic (3 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rand, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,614 ± 1,254 people
Philippines
2,231 ± 1,159 people
India
2,211 ± 1,154 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
37 ± 35
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 18

Rand, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.11 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rand, WV.

Health

88.9% of the population of Rand, WV has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rand, WV grew by 31.8% from 8.42% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rand, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Rand, WV employs 560 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rand, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (148 people), Transportation & Warehousing (89 people), and Construction (64 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,797), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,603), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($22,404).

Employment

Occupations

560

2024 Value

± 226

62.3%

1 Year growth

± 38.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rand, WV grew at a rate of 62.3%, from 345 employees to 560 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rand, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (206 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (64 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (62 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rand, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

560

2024 Value

± 226

62.3%

1 Year growth

± 38.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rand, WV grew at a rate of 62.3%, from 345 employees to 560 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rand, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (148 people), Transportation & Warehousing (89 people), and Construction (64 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rand, WV, though some of these residents may live in Rand, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,574

Median earning men ± $5,189

$44,288

Median earning women ± $2,772

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,521).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rand, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (28.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Rand, WV awarded 109 degrees. The student population of Rand, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 42 male students and 127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rand, WV are White (99 and 90.8%), Black or African American (8 and 7.34%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Rand, WV by number of degrees awarded are Carver Career Center (109 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rand, WV are General Cosmetology (25 and 22.9%), Respiratory Care Therapist (14 and 12.8%), and Barbering (13 and 11.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 169 students enrolled in Rand, WV, 24.9% men and 75.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 159 records, of which 76.7% were women and 23.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Respiratory Care Therapist
14 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
13 degrees awarded
Barbering
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Rand, WV was Respiratory Care Therapist with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Rand, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Carver Career Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

109 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carver Career Center with 109 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rand, WV, which is 0.847 times less than the 59 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 99 degrees mean that there were 12.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rand, WV was $89,900 in 2024, which is 0.27 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $84,900 to $89,900, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Rand, WV is 56%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rand, WV have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rand, WV is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$89,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$27,231

$261

Median Property Taxes

±$119

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rand, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rand, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56%

Homeownership

2024

44.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56% of the housing units in Rand, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rand, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,047

Median Household Income

± $20,570

466

Number of Households

± 146

In 2024, the median household income of the 466 households in Rand, WV grew to $61,047 from the previous year's value of $36,964.

The following chart displays the households in Rand, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rand, WV is from West Virginia.

0.443

2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (3.57%)

In 2024, 83.2% of workers in Rand, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (3.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rand, WV have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Rand, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rand, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rand, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rand, WV have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rand, WV (91 out of 1.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rand, WV is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.