Roane County, West Virginia

Total Population: 13,921

County Seat: Spencer

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Median Home Value

$121,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$45,194

Across all households

Median Age

46.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.1%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.8%

65 Years and Over

23.0%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

6.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$45,194

Mean Household Income

$63,208

Per Capita Income

$26,492

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

54.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,100

Median Rent

$590/mo

Total Housing Units

7,157

Owner-Occupied

77.1%

Renter-Occupied

22.9%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%

Married Couple Households

46.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

73.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54087.