Rand, WV

Census Place

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2021 Population
899
7.98% 1-year decline
US Senator
Joe Manchin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Shelley Moore Capito
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
52.5
2.42% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
4.67%
3.74% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$38,945
14.1% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$48,700
19.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rand, WV had a population of 899 people with a median age of 52.5 and a median household income of $38,945. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rand, WV declined from 977 to 899, a −7.98% decrease and its median household income declined from $45,313 to $38,945, a −14.1% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rand, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.23%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.779%).

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 (72 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rand, WV was $48,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Rand, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Rand, WV was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Rand, WV is home to a population of 899 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.779% of Rand, WV residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2021, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (420 people) in Rand, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 358 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 83 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
100%
2020 Citizenship

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

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rand, WV
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    420 ± 127
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    358 ± 103
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    83 ± 94.9
0.334%
Hispanic Population
3 people

In 2021, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (420 people) in Rand, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 358 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 83 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.334% of the people in Rand, WV are hispanic (3 people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

0.779%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7 people
0.614%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6 people

As of 2021, 0.779% of Rand, WV residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rand, WV was 0.614%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    64 ± 56
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 23
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 18

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

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Rand, WV employs 447 people. The largest industries in Rand, WV are Construction (67 people), Retail Trade (56 people), and Finance & Insurance (52 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,267), Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,664), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,482).

Occupations

447
2021 Value
± 153
−11.1%
1 Year decline
± 51.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rand, WV declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 503 employees to 447 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rand, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (100 people), Transportation Occupations (51 people), and Material Moving Occupations (49 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rand, WV.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

447
2021 Value
± 153
−11.1%
1 Year decline
± 51.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rand, WV declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 503 employees to 447 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rand, WV, are Construction (67 people), Retail Trade (56 people), and Finance & Insurance (52 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$29,265
Median earning men ± $11,103
$33,029
Median earning women ± $13,580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($29,449) and Retail Trade ($15,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,664) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $13.7B
  2. $6.8B
  3. $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.

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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.

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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
  1. $11.9B
  2. $6.59B
  3. $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).

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flagCivics

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.

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin
Senator from West Virginia1
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 Virginia2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Rand, WV awarded 72 degrees. The student population of Rand, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 44 male students and 111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rand, WV are White (61 and 84.7%), followed by Black or African American (7 and 9.72%), Unknown (3 and 4.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.39%).

The largest universities in Rand, WV by number of degrees awarded are Carver Career Center (72 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rand, WV are General Cosmetology (15 and 20.8%), Barbering (13 and 18.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (12 and 16.7%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Rand, WV was $48,700 in 2021, which is 0.199 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $60,800 to $48,700, a 19.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Rand, WV is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rand, WV have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rand, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$48,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$27,379
$237
Median Property Taxes
±$88

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.

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Rent vs Own

59.7%
Homeownership
2021
71.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.7% of the housing units in Rand, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

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Income by Location

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

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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.
$38,945
Median Household Income
± $11,868
397
Number of Households
± 114

In 2021, the median household income of the 397 households in Rand, WV declined from $38,945 from the previous year's value of $45,313.

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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rand, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
  2. Public Transit (15.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.68%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Rand, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (15.6%) and those who worked at home (2.68%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rand, WV have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Rand, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 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 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rand, WV (42 out of 899 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females < 5.

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

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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91.9% of the population of Rand, WV has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 26.3% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 7.9% on non-group plans, and 3.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kanawha County, WV see 736 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.272% increase from the previous year (734 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1109 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 444 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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736 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kanawha County, WV

Primary care physicians in Kanawha County, WV see an average of 736 patients per year. This represents a 0.272% increase from the previous year (734 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.7% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 47.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.5% were men and 40.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.12%
Uninsured
36.3%
Employer Coverage
26.3%
Medicaid
17.7%
Medicare
7.9%
Non-Group
3.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rand, WV grew by 28% from 6.35% to 8.12%.

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.

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