Census Tract 8, Charleston, West Virginia

Census Tract 8 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Charleston, West Virginia .

This 0.4 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 1,600 and is one of 6 Opportunity Zones in Kanawha County .

The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in West Virginia.

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Census Tract 8 Demographics

The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:

Median Household Income

$24K

This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $24,000 , which is 51% lower than the median household income for the state of West Virginia of $49,000 .

Poverty Rate

33%

The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 33% , which is 17% higher than the rate for the state of West Virginia of 16% .

Median Home Value

$95K

This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $95,000 , which is 21% lower than the median home value for the state of West Virginia of $120,000 .

Education

86%

This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 86% , which is 1% lower than the rate for the state of West Virginia of 87% .

Median Age

43

This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 43 , which is 0% lower than the median age for the state of West Virginia of 43 .

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