Hardy County, WV

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2023 Population
14,236
0.0912% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
47.3
4.65% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
17.6%
2.18% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$49,302
0.197% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$159,700
4.17% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 14.2k people with a median age of 47.3 and a median household income of $49,302. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hardy County, WV declined from 14,249 to 14,236, a −0.0912% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,205 to $49,302, a 0.197% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.56%), Other (Hispanic) (2.33%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.08%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.906%).

None of the households in N/A 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.

98.7% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hardy County, WV are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (60 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $159,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.5%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 14.2k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.45% of Hardy County, WV residents were born outside of the country (206 people).

In 2023, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 649 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 332 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%
2023 Citizenship
99.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Hardy County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.7k ± 73
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    649 ± 115
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    332 ± 173
4.52%
Hispanic Population
643 people

In 2023, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 649 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 332 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.52% of the people in N/A are hispanic (643 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

1.45%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
206 people
0.737%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
105 people

As of 2023, 1.45% of Hardy County, WV residents (206 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 0.737%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    512 ± 191
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    145 ± 89
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    67 ± 49

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

6.63k
2023 Value
± 615
3.48%
1 Year growth
± 12.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 6.41k employees to 6.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Material Moving Occupations (860 people), Management Occupations (827 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (595 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.63k
2023 Value
± 615
3.48%
1 Year growth
± 12.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 6.41k employees to 6.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Manufacturing (1,441 people), Retail Trade (954 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (611 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,141
Median earning men ± $2,489
$28,750
Median earning women ± $3,784

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,781), Information ($56,875), and Construction ($50,652).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,313), Public Administration ($55,859), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,757).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Hardy County, WV awarded 60 degrees. The student population of Hardy County, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 101 male students and 315 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hardy County, WV are White (58 and 96.7%), followed by Two or More Races (1 and 1.67%), Black or African American (1 and 1.67%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Hardy County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (60 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hardy County, WV are General Studies (10 and 16.7%), Electromechanical Technology (9 and 15%), and General Business Administration & Management (8 and 13.3%).

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

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

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $159,700 in 2023, which is 0.526 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $153,300 to $159,700, a 4.17% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 79.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$159,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,549
$4,700
Median Property Taxes
±$430
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Rent vs Own

79.5%
Homeownership
2023
70.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 79.5% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,302
Median Household Income
± $4,486
5.91k
Number of Households
± 532

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.91k households in N/A grew to $49,302 from the previous year's value of $49,205.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.5%)
  2. Carpooled (11.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.33%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (7.33%).

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Commute Time

28.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.65%
Uninsured
36.7%
Employer Coverage
25.4%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
12.3%
Non-Group
0.896%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A grew by 27.9% from 5.2% to 6.65%.

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