Grant Town, WV

Census Place

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2021 Population

417

7.95% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.7

0.272% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

74.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,618

2.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$74,800

11.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grant Town, WV had a population of 417 people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $46,618. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grant Town, WV declined from 453 to 417, a −7.95% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,352 to $46,618, a 2.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grant Town, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.719%).

None of the households in Grant Town, 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 Grant Town, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Grant Town, WV was $74,800, and the homeownership rate was 81.1%.

Most people in Grant Town, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Grant Town, WV was 2 cars per household.

United States West Virginia Marion County, WV Fairmont, WV Harrison, Marion, Taylor & Doddridge Counties PUMA, WV

Population & Diversity

Grant Town, WV is home to a population of 417 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Grant Town, WV residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 7.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (323 people) in Grant Town, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 26 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Grant Town, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grant Town, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grant Town, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
323 ± 114
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
45 ± 59.5
White (Hispanic)
26 ± 38

6.95%

Hispanic Population

29 people

6.95% of the people in Grant Town, WV are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grant Town, WV as a share of the total population.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 21
Vietnam
8 ± 23
Gulf War (2001-)
6 ± 21

Grant Town, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grant Town, WV employs 156 people. The largest industries in Grant Town, WV are Retail Trade (29 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (29 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (15 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($48,594), Other Services Except Public Administration ($45,875), and Retail Trade ($37,639).

Employment

Occupations

156

2021 Value

± 92

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grant Town, WV grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 153 employees to 156 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grant Town, WV, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (23 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grant Town, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

156

2021 Value

± 92

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grant Town, WV grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 153 employees to 156 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grant Town, WV, are Retail Trade (29 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (29 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grant Town, WV, though some of these residents may live in Grant Town, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,438

Median earning men ± $15,554

$30,694

Median earning women ± $6,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($46,625), Retail Trade ($20,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($14,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($28,125) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,607).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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 Grant Town, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grant Town, WV was $74,800 in 2021, which is 0.305 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $67,100 to $74,800, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Grant Town, WV is 81.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grant Town, WV have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grant Town, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$74,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,376

$133

Median Property Taxes

±$56

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 Grant Town, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

81.1%

Homeownership

2021

74.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.1% of the housing units in Grant Town, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 87%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 215

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Grant Town, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$46,618

Median Household Income

± $5,185

164

Number of Households

± 57

In 2021, the median household income of the 164 households in Grant Town, WV grew to $46,618 from the previous year's value of $45,352.

The following chart displays the households in Grant Town, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (25%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Grant Town, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (25%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

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

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grant Town, WV have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Grant Town, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grant Town, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grant Town, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grant Town, WV (53 out of 417 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grant Town, WV is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Grant Town, WV has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 5.52% on non-group plans, and 3.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see 1934 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2003 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1119 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, WV

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see an average of 1,934 patients per year. This represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2,003 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 44.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.24%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

5.52%

Non-Group

3.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grant Town, WV grew by 22.3% from 5.1% to 6.24%.

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