Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV

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2022 Population

133,250

34.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

45.5

2.78% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

18.8%

0.056% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$45,880

9.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$119,900

9.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

36,152

6.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 133k people with a median age of 45.5 and a median household income of $45,880. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV grew from 99,115 to 133,250, a 34.4% increase and its median household income grew from $41,784 to $45,880, a 9.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), White (Hispanic) (0.895%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.431%).

2.33% of the households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are Concord University (445 degrees awarded in 2022), Bluefield State University (250 degrees), and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (199 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was $119,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV borders Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (Southwest) PUMA, VA, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Outside Roanoke & Salem Cities) PUMA, VA, LENOWISCO & Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, New River Valley Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, Harrison, Randolph, Upshur, Lewis, Taylor, Barbour Counties PUMA, WV, Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Raleigh, Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, and Wayne, Logan, Mingo, Boone, Wyoming, Lincoln, McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States Virginia West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.979% of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (1.31k people).

In 2022, there were 25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (1,392 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (272 households), and Arabic (201 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,613

Women

49.2%

53,223

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,836 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.6% of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 523
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.85k ± 400
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.18k ± 648

1.56%

Hispanic Population

2.08k people

1.56% of the people in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (2.08k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
96 ± 240 people
Vietnam
82 ± 222 people
Morocco
82 ± 222 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was China, the natal country of 96 Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Vietnam with 82 and Morocco with 82.

Foreign-Born Population

0.979%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.31k people

0.95%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

942 people

As of 2022, 0.979% of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV residents (1.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was 0.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,392 households (1.1%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
272 households (0.215%)
Arabic
201 households (0.159%)

2.33% of the households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.1% of the households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,277 ± 426
Gulf War (1990s)
1,216 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,142 ± 284

Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV employs 36.2k people. The largest industries in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are Construction (2,784 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,124 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($134,703), Rail transportation ($122,627), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($111,330).

Males in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,800. The income inequality in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,752

Women

48.7%

18,666

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV in 2020 was 36,418 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

36.2k

2022 Value

6.08%

1 Year growth

± 6.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 6.08%, from 34.1k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, are Cashiers (1,223 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,184 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,035 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.2k

2022 Value

6.08%

1 Year growth

± 6.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 6.08%, from 34.1k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, are Construction (2,784 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,124 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,021

Median earning men ± $997

$28,819

Median earning women ± $1,302

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,915), Wholesale Trade ($56,250), and Manufacturing ($55,098).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($49,167), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,923), and Public Administration ($41,618).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

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

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 Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, 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

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

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

In 2022, universities in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV awarded 975 degrees. The student population of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,636 male students and 2,333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are White (802 and 83.2%), followed by Black or African American (69 and 7.16%), Asian (33 and 3.42%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are Concord University (445 and 45.6%), Bluefield State University (250 and 25.6%), and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (199 and 20.4%).

The most popular majors in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (199 and 20.4%), Social Work (101 and 10.4%), and Registered Nursing (95 and 9.74%).

The median tuition cost in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV for a public four year colleges is $8,690 for in-state students and $17,405 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,969 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,969 students enrolled in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,042 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
35 degrees awarded
General Studies
94 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Concord University
445 degrees awarded
Bluefield State University
250 degrees awarded
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
199 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concord University with 445 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 379 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.636 times less than the 596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 802 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.939% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.07% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38k), Some college (15.1k), and Secondary Education (14.3k).

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 Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was $119,900 in 2022, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $109,400 to $119,900, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV is $45,880. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $78,426, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $60,476 and $57,385.

Housing

Property

$119,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,852

$40,606

Median Property Taxes

±$1,438

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 Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2022

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74.3% of the housing units in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $78,426, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $60,476 and $57,385.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, 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.

$45,880

Median Household Income

± $1,678

54.6k

Number of Households

± 1,800

In 2022, the median household income of the 54.6k households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV grew to $45,880 from the previous year's value of $41,784.

The following chart displays the households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, 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

0.429

2022 Wage GINI in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV

In 2022, the income inequality in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.67% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (8.49%)
Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2022, 83% of workers in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.49%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.75% of the workforce in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV (24.3k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

93.2% of the population of Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.79%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV grew by 0.346% from 6.76% to 6.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mercer, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Webster, Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.