Randolph County, WV

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2021 Population

28,150

2.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.7

2.05% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.2%

8.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,343

4.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$116,100

1.02% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

10,518

1.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Randolph County, WV had a population of 28.2k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $47,343. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Randolph County, WV declined from 28,763 to 28,150, a −2.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,206 to $47,343, a 4.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.15%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.451%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.398%).

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.

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

The largest universities in Randolph County, WV are Davis & Elkins College (205 degrees awarded in 2021) and Randolph Technical Center (3 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Randolph County, WV was $116,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Randolph County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Randolph County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Randolph County, WV borders Barbour County, WV, Grant County, WV, Pendleton County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Tucker County, WV, Upshur County, WV, and Webster County, WV.

United States West Virginia Elkins, WV

Population & Diversity

Randolph County, WV is home to a population of 28.2k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.561% of Randolph County, WV residents were born outside of the country (158 people).

In 2021, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.9k people) in Randolph County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 447 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Randolph County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Randolph County, WV was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Randolph County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 462
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 484
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
447 ± 119

0.945%

Hispanic Population

266 people

0.945% of the people in Randolph County, WV are hispanic (266 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

0.561%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

158 people

0.459%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

132 people

As of 2021, 0.561% of Randolph County, WV residents (158 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 Randolph County, WV was 0.459%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Randolph County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
668 ± 160
Gulf War (1990s)
366 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
272 ± 152

Randolph County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Randolph County, WV employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Randolph County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,249 people), Retail Trade (1,347 people), and Educational Services (935 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,225), Utilities ($90,317), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,875).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 815

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Randolph County, WV declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 10.7k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Randolph County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,135 people), Sales & Related Occupations (995 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (978 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Randolph County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

10.5k

2021 Value

± 815

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Randolph County, WV declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 10.7k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Randolph County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,249 people), Retail Trade (1,347 people), and Educational Services (935 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,670

Median earning men ± $3,917

$25,336

Median earning women ± $2,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,731), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,514), and Wholesale Trade ($56,154).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($95,588), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,970), and Public Administration ($40,746).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

247
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
156
Retail Trade
136
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$142k
Manufacturing
$89.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$49.1k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

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

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$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.

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.

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

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Randolph County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.02%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.02%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Randolph County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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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 2021, universities in Randolph County, WV awarded 208 degrees. The student population of Randolph County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 274 male students and 404 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Randolph County, WV are White (108 and 55.4%), followed by Unknown (64 and 32.8%), Black or African American (16 and 8.21%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Randolph County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Davis & Elkins College (205 and 98.6%) and Randolph Technical Center (3 and 1.44%).

The most popular majors in Randolph County, WV are Registered Nursing (50 and 24%), General Business Administration & Management (18 and 8.65%), and General Psychology (17 and 8.17%).

The median tuition cost in Randolph County, WV for private four year colleges is $29,280.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Randolph County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 678 (40.4% men and 59.6% 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 2021 there were 678 students enrolled in Randolph County, WV, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 325 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Criminology
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Randolph County, WV was Registered Nursing with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Randolph County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Davis & Elkins College
205 degrees awarded
Randolph Technical Center
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis & Elkins College with 205 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 78 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Randolph County, WV, which is 0.6 times less than the 130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 108 degrees mean that there were 1.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 64 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,356) 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

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Measure

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.

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).

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 Randolph County, WV was $116,100 in 2021, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,300 to $116,100, a 1.02% decrease. The homeownership rate in Randolph County, WV is 73.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Randolph County, WV have an average commute time of 22.1 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 $47,343. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Randolph County, WV was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $54,639, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $54,605 and $51,328.

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.272%.

Housing

Property

$116,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,187

$7,429

Median Property Taxes

±$586

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Randolph County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.8% of the housing units in Randolph County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Randolph County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9664
Census Tract 9659
Census Tract 9662

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Randolph County, WV was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $54,639, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $54,605 and $51,328.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Randolph County, 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.

$47,343

Median Household Income

± $4,669

10.1k

Number of Households

± 716

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.1k households in Randolph County, WV grew to $47,343 from the previous year's value of $45,206.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Randolph County, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (7.01%)
Other (4.02%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Randolph County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.01%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.02%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Randolph County, WV have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.92% of the workforce in Randolph County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Randolph County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Randolph County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.272%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Randolph County, WV (3.94k out of 25.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Black and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.1% of the children was living in poverty in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 474 in Randolph County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 136 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Randolph County, WV has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 8.77% on non-group plans, and 3.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, WV see 1435 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (1373 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2184 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 811 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,435 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Randolph County, WV

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, WV see an average of 1,435 patients per year. This represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (1,373 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.69%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

8.77%

Non-Group

3.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Randolph County, WV grew by 4.7% from 7.34% to 7.69%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.2 in Randolph County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randolph County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.8% in Randolph County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randolph County, WV.

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