Ravenswood, WV

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    2024 Population
    3,830
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    49
    22.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    31.4%
    6.14% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,241
    24.6% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $97,600
    2.01% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    1,213
    11.9% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Ravenswood, 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.

    99.7% of the residents in Ravenswood, WV are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Ravenswood, WV was $97,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

    Most people in Ravenswood, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ravenswood, WV was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ravenswood, WV is home to a population of 3.83k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.07% of Ravenswood, WV residents were born outside of the country (156 people).

    In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.52k people) in Ravenswood, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 201 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 73 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Ravenswood, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ravenswood, WV was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ravenswood, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.52k ± 145
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      201 ± 119
    3. White (Hispanic)
      73 ± 81
    1.91%
    Hispanic Population
    73 people

    In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.52k people) in Ravenswood, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 201 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 73 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.91% of the people in Ravenswood, WV are hispanic (73 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    156 people
    3.43%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    132 people

    As of 2024, 4.07% of Ravenswood, WV residents (156 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ravenswood, WV was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      130 ± 102
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      31 ± 40
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      16 ± 31

    Ravenswood, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    95% of the population of Ravenswood, WV has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 34.2% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 13.1% 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, 44.3% were men and 55.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 13% between 18 and 34 years, 46.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.3% were men and 55.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.04%
    Uninsured
    31.9%
    Employer Coverage
    34.2%
    Medicaid
    15.8%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ravenswood, WV grew by 34.3% from 3.75% to 5.04%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Ravenswood, WV employs 1.21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ravenswood, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (395 people), Manufacturing (180 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (123 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($77,632), Construction ($62,174), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,446).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 353
    −11.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ravenswood, WV declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 1.38k employees to 1.21k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ravenswood, WV, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (135 people), Management Occupations (135 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ravenswood, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 353
    −11.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ravenswood, WV declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 1.38k employees to 1.21k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ravenswood, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (395 people), Manufacturing (180 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ravenswood, WV, though some of these residents may live in Ravenswood, 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

    $33,250
    Median earning men ± $20,585
    $31,343
    Median earning women ± $14,154

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($100,461), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,705), and Retail Trade ($46,050).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,446), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,389), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($28,266).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    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 Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ravenswood, WV was $97,600 in 2024, which is 0.293 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $99,600 to $97,600, a 2.01% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ravenswood, WV is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ravenswood, WV have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ravenswood, WV is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $97,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$47,723
    $1,191
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$320

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

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    Rent vs Own

    69.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    75.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.5% of the housing units in Ravenswood, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $34,241
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,598
    1.71k
    Number of Households
    ± 417

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.71k households in Ravenswood, WV declined from $34,241 from the previous year's value of $45,392.

    The following chart displays the households in Ravenswood, 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 < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ravenswood, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.7%)
    3. Walked (7.58%)

    In 2024, 64.4% of workers in Ravenswood, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.7%) and those who walked to work (7.58%).

    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

    18.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ravenswood, WV have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Ravenswood, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    31.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ravenswood, WV (1.18k out of 3.77k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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