Randolph County, WV

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2022 Population
28,005
0.515% 1-year decline
US Senator
N/AJoe Manchin
Democratic Party
US Senator
N/AShelley Moore Capito
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
44.6
0.224% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
15.5%
1.89% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$51,186
8.12% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$128,700
10.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
10,621
0.979% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Randolph County, WV had a population of 28k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $51,186. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Randolph County, WV declined from 28,150 to 28,005, a −0.515% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,343 to $51,186, a 8.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.382%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.371%).

None of the households in Randolph County, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Randolph County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Randolph County, WV are Davis & Elkins College (151 degrees awarded in 2022) and Randolph Technical Center (16 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Randolph County, WV was $128,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Randolph County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Randolph County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Randolph County, WV is home to a population of 28k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.475% of Randolph County, WV residents were born outside of the country (133 people).

In 2022, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.5k people) in Randolph County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 455 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%
2022 Citizenship
99.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.9% of Randolph County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Randolph County, WV was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, WV
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    25.5k ± 424
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.61k ± 448
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    455 ± 130
0.986%
Hispanic Population
276 people

In 2022, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.5k people) in Randolph County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 455 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.986% of the people in Randolph County, WV are hispanic (276 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,064 ± 1,115 people
  2. Germany
    1,923 ± 1,076 people
  3. China
    1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.475%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
133 people
0.561%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
158 people

As of 2022, 0.475% of Randolph County, WV residents (133 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 Randolph County, WV was 0.561%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    625 ± 147
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    419 ± 120
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    155 ± 80

Randolph County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Randolph County, WV employs 10.6k people. The largest industries in Randolph County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,136 people), Retail Trade (1,443 people), and Manufacturing (960 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,235), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,598), and Wholesale Trade ($62,202).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

10.6k
2022 Value
± 801
0.979%
1 Year growth
± 10.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Randolph County, WV grew at a rate of 0.979%, from 10.5k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Randolph County, WV, are Management Occupations (1,117 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,029 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (970 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Randolph County, WV.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

10.6k
2022 Value
± 801
0.979%
1 Year growth
± 10.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Randolph County, WV grew at a rate of 0.979%, from 10.5k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Randolph County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,136 people), Retail Trade (1,443 people), and Manufacturing (960 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Randolph County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Randolph County, 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

$39,360
Median earning men ± $5,665
$27,804
Median earning women ± $1,906

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,318), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,522), and Wholesale Trade ($60,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,281), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,781), and Public Administration ($43,016).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 247
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 156
    Retail Trade
  3. 136
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Civics

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

N/AJoe 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.
N/AShelley 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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Randolph County, WV awarded 167 degrees. The student population of Randolph County, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 266 male students and 393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Randolph County, WV are White (86 and 54.4%), followed by Unknown (61 and 38.6%), Black or African American (4 and 2.53%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Randolph County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Davis & Elkins College (151 and 90.4%) and Randolph Technical Center (16 and 9.58%).

The most popular majors in Randolph County, WV are Registered Nursing (33 and 19.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 and 9.58%), and General Business Administration & Management (16 and 9.58%).

The median tuition cost in Randolph County, WV for private four year colleges is $29,880.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Randolph County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 659 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 659 students enrolled in Randolph County, WV, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 302 records, of which 68.5% were women and 31.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 15 degrees awarded
  2. 13 degrees awarded
  3. 12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Randolph County, WV was Registered Nursing with 15 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 151 degrees awarded
  2. 16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis & Elkins College with 151 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 53 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Randolph County, WV, which is 0.465 times less than the 114 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 86 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 61 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Randolph County, WV was $128,700 in 2022, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $116,100 to $128,700, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Randolph County, WV is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Randolph County, WV have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Randolph County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Randolph County, WV is $51,186. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Randolph County, WV was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $62,337, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $58,977 and $49,156.

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.03%.

Property

$128,700
Median Property Value 2022
±$10,124
$7,711
Median Property Taxes
±$574

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Rent vs Own

74.4%
Homeownership
2022
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 74.4% of the housing units in Randolph County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9664
  2. Census Tract 9659
  3. Census Tract 9662

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Randolph County, WV was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $62,337, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $58,977 and $49,156.

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

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Household Income

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$51,186
Median Household Income
± $4,366
10.4k
Number of Households
± 717

In 2022, the median household income of the 10.4k households in Randolph County, WV grew to $51,186 from the previous year's value of $47,343.

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Randolph County, WV is from West Virginia.
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia
0.447
2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022
  1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
  2. Carpooled (6.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.67%)

In 2022, 81.3% of workers in Randolph County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.4%) and those who worked at home (4.67%).

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Commute Time

21.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Randolph County, WV have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.51% of the workforce in Randolph County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.03%.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Randolph County, WV (3.94k out of 25.5k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Randolph County, 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.8% of the children was living in poverty in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Randolph County, WV has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 8.19% on non-group plans, and 3.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, WV see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.11% increase from the previous year (1435 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2317 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 794 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,494 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Randolph County, WV

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, WV see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 4.11% increase from the previous year (1,435 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.72%
Uninsured
40.3%
Employer Coverage
23%
Medicaid
17.7%
Medicare
8.19%
Non-Group
3.07%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Randolph County, WV grew by 0.435% from 7.69% to 7.72%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.2 in Randolph County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Randolph County, WV.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9% in Randolph County, WV.

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