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6,540
TOTAL POPULATION
3,037
MALE POPULATION
3,503
FEMALE POPULATION
86.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,027
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,742
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,012
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Nitro

The most populous races in Nitro are White / Caucasian (6,063 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (364 | 5.6%), and Black / African American (92 | 1.4%).
Race in Nitro
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American921.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino300.5%
Native / Alaskan210.3%
White / Caucasian6,06392.7%
Two or more Races3645.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total6,540100.0%

Ancestry in Nitro

The most populous ancestries reported in Nitro are German (768 | 11.7%), Irish (520 | 8.0%), American (476 | 7.3%), English (397 | 6.1%), and European (269 | 4.1%), together accounting for 37.2% of all Nitro residents.
Ancestry in Nitro
Ancestry# Population% Population
African260.4%
American4767.3%
British1282.0%
Cherokee1011.5%
Creek210.3%
Cuban300.5%
Czech200.3%
Danish610.9%
Dutch1201.8%
English3976.1%
European2694.1%
Finnish180.3%
French140.2%
German76811.7%
Irish5208.0%
Italian1251.9%
Native Hawaiian440.7%
Polish1131.7%
Russian380.6%
Scotch-Irish871.3%
Scottish1011.5%
Subsaharan African260.4%
Swedish420.6%
Swiss350.5%
Welsh430.7%
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Immigrants in Nitro

Immigrants in Nitro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Nitro

Sex and Age in Nitro

The most populous age groups in Nitro are 55 to 59 Years (539 | 17.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (361 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nitro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (3.2%)210 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years247 (8.1%)234 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years204 (6.7%)361 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Years135 (4.4%)101 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years120 (4.0%)123 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years187 (6.2%)134 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years182 (6.0%)250 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years35 (1.1%)218 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years278 (9.1%)135 (3.8%)
45 to 49 Years251 (8.3%)155 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years161 (5.3%)192 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years539 (17.7%)260 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years157 (5.2%)161 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years92 (3.0%)256 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years112 (3.7%)269 (7.7%)
75 to 79 Years123 (4.1%)226 (6.5%)
80 to 84 Years79 (2.6%)199 (5.7%)
85 Years and over37 (1.2%)19 (0.5%)
Total3,037 (100.0%)3,503 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nitro

Median Family Size in Nitro

The median family size in Nitro is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (491 | 28.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67 | 3.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nitro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,178 (67.9%)3.03
Single Male/Father67 (3.9%)2.54
Single Female/Mother491 (28.3%)3.16
Total Families1,736 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Nitro

The median household size in Nitro is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (491 | 17.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (1,115 | 39.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nitro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,178 (41.3%)3.05
Single Male/Father67 (2.4%)2.54
Single Female/Mother491 (17.2%)3.29
Non-family1,115 (39.1%)1.05
Total Households2,851 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nitro

Out of a total of 2,851 households in Nitro, 1,736 (60.9%) are family households, while 1,115 (39.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 926, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,063.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nitro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,063 (37.3%)
2-Person Households926 (32.5%)52 (1.8%)
3-Person Households480 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households224 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households64 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households42 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,736 (60.9%)1,115 (39.1%)

Female Fertility in Nitro

Fertility by Age in Nitro

Average fertility rate in Nitro is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 195.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nitro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years99 (100.0%)195.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total99 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nitro

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nitro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Nitro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nitro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree57 (57.6%)125.0
Bachelor's Degree42 (42.4%)264.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total99 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nitro

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nitro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Nitro

Income Overview in Nitro

Per Capita Income in Nitro is $35,027, while median incomes of families and households are $70,688 and $49,742 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,540$35,027
Median Family Income1,736$70,688
Mean Family Income1,736$97,059
Median Household Income2,851$49,742
Mean Household Income2,851$73,527
Income Deficit1,736$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,54018.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,54081.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,5400.52

Earnings by Sex in Nitro

Average Earnings in Nitro are $44,318, $46,036 for men and $37,549 for women, a difference of 18.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Nitro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,703 (54.4%)$46,036
Female1,429 (45.6%)$37,549
Total3,132 (100.0%)$44,318

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nitro

The most common earnings brackets in Nitro are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (417 | 24.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (190 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nitro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)117 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99977 (4.5%)76 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49985 (5.0%)42 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99947 (2.8%)29 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (0.8%)96 (6.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99917 (1.0%)45 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49926 (1.5%)50 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999123 (7.2%)22 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99923 (1.3%)108 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999115 (6.8%)82 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99995 (5.6%)122 (8.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99965 (3.8%)108 (7.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999417 (24.5%)87 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99986 (5.1%)33 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999132 (7.7%)190 (13.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999110 (6.5%)45 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (3.7%)20 (1.4%)
$100,000+208 (12.2%)157 (11.0%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,429 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nitro

Average earnings in Nitro are $46,675 for men and $39,572 for women, a difference of 15.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,917, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,188. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $42,283, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,575.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nitro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,188$20,575
College or Associate's Degree$62,096$42,283
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$72,917$0
Total$46,675$39,572

Family Income in Nitro

Family Income Brackets in Nitro

According to the Nitro family income data, there are 326 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 30 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Nitro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00019111.0%
$10,000 to $14,999301.7%
$15,000 to $24,999694.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991046.0%
$35,000 to $49,99929917.2%
$50,000 to $74,99920511.8%
$75,000 to $99,99932618.8%
$100,000 to $149,99921512.4%
$150,000 to $199,99920311.7%
$200,000+945.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nitro

4-person families (212 | 12.2%) account for the highest median family income in Nitro with $175,023 per family, while 4-person families (212 | 12.2%) have the highest median income of $43,756 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nitro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families977 (56.3%)$56,776
3-Person Families441 (25.4%)$0
4-Person Families212 (12.2%)$175,023
5-Person Families64 (3.7%)$58,871
6-Person Families42 (2.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,736 (100.0%)$70,688

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nitro

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nitro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners408 (23.5%)$30,000
1 Earner520 (29.9%)$47,692
2 Earners769 (44.3%)$109,938
3+ Earners39 (2.2%)$0
Total1,736 (100.0%)$70,688

Household Income in Nitro

Household Income Brackets in Nitro

With 502 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Nitro, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 94 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nitro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002548.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992719.5%
$15,000 to $24,99928810.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992177.6%
$35,000 to $49,99941314.5%
$50,000 to $74,99950217.6%
$75,000 to $99,99935112.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992428.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992207.7%
$200,000+943.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nitro

The median household income in Nitro is $49,742, with the highest median household income of $69,226 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 776 households (27.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 63 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nitro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years63 (2.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years776 (27.2%)$69,226
45 to 64 Years946 (33.2%)$54,828
65+ Years1,066 (37.4%)$35,500
Total2,851 (100.0%)$49,742

Poverty in Nitro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nitro

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 24.6% for females among the residents of Nitro, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 288 males (72.0%) and 206 females (67.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nitro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years288 (72.0%)115 (43.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)206 (67.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)54 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years14 (4.5%)118 (33.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)70 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years16 (2.3%)148 (35.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (5.9%)104 (19.8%)
75 Years and over13 (5.4%)25 (5.6%)
Total355 (11.7%)861 (24.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nitro

According to the poverty statistics in Nitro, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nitro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (100.0%)205 (97.6%)
5 Years51 (100.0%)8 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years112 (28.0%)151 (56.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)99 (32.5%)
15 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years191 (94.1%)123 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years369 (100.0%)330 (85.9%)
35 to 44 Years299 (95.5%)235 (66.6%)
45 to 54 Years412 (100.0%)277 (79.8%)
55 to 64 Years680 (97.7%)273 (64.8%)
65 to 74 Years192 (94.1%)421 (80.2%)
75 Years and over226 (94.6%)419 (94.4%)
Total2,682 (88.3%)2,642 (75.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nitro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nitro show that 2.4% or 28 of the total 1,178 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.1%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nitro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children719 (98.2%)13 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children340 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children91 (85.9%)15 (14.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,150 (97.6%)28 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nitro

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nitro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)175 (59.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)192 (39.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nitro

The poverty data for Nitro shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 192 of the single-parent households (34.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (14.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nitro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)175 (56.5%)
3 or 4 Children15 (14.1%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (2.4%)192 (34.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Nitro

Employment by Class of Employer in Nitro

Among the 2,720 employed individuals in Nitro, private company employees (2,136 | 78.5%), not-for-profit organizations (294 | 10.8%), and state government employees (112 | 4.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nitro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,13678.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)331.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)431.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations29410.8%
Local Government Employees501.8%
State Government Employees1124.1%
Federal Government Employees371.4%
Unpaid Family Workers150.5%
Total2,720100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nitro

According to the labor force statistics for Nitro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,166), 58.3% or 3,012 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 250 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 243 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.1% or 124 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nitro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years83 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years226 (70.4%)26 (11.5%)
30 to 34 Years356 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years536 (80.5%)124 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years547 (72.1%)60 (11.0%)
55 to 59 Years735 (92.0%)40 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years110 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years107 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over69 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,012 (58.3%)250 (8.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nitro

According to labor force statistics for Nitro, 76.2% of individuals (2,511) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,295) are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 251 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 370 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.8% or 129 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nitro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School370 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma688 (55.6%)233 (18.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,095 (88.2%)137 (11.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher356 (79.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,511 (76.2%)330 (10.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nitro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nitro are Business & Financial (199 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (182 | 6.6%), Management (150 | 5.4%), Community & Social Service (128 | 4.6%), and Health Technologists (115 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nitro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nitro, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nitro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management67 (44.7%)83 (55.3%)
Business & Financial58 (29.1%)141 (70.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science70 (72.9%)26 (27.1%)
Computers & Mathematics50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science20 (51.3%)19 (48.7%)
Community & Social Service 65 (50.8%)63 (49.2%)
Education, Arts & Media51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)182 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Total (Category)260 (34.4%)495 (65.6%)
Total (Overall)1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nitro are Security & Protection (380 | 13.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (380 | 13.8%), Healthcare Support (245 | 8.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (169 | 6.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Nitro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nitro, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (26.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nitro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
Security & Protection380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving129 (76.3%)40 (23.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)540 (61.7%)335 (38.3%)
Total (Overall)1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nitro are Office & Administration (412 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (155 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nitro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nitro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related86 (55.5%)69 (44.5%)
Office & Administration69 (16.8%)343 (83.3%)
Total (Category)155 (27.3%)412 (72.7%)
Total (Overall)1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nitro are Construction & Extraction (109 | 4.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (107 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nitro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nitro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nitro are Transportation (165 | 6.0%), Production (114 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (70 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nitro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nitro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation119 (72.1%)46 (27.9%)
Material Moving70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)303 (86.8%)46 (13.2%)
Total (Overall)1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nitro

Employment Industries in Nitro

The major employment industries in Nitro include Health Care & Social Assistance (522 | 18.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (370 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (259 | 9.4%), Manufacturing (237 | 8.6%), and Finance & Insurance (210 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Nitro

Employment Industries by Sex in Nitro

The Nitro industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nitro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction370 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing178 (75.1%)59 (24.9%)
Wholesale Trade36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Retail Trade210 (81.1%)49 (18.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing142 (84.5%)26 (15.5%)
Utilities36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance23 (11.0%)187 (89.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific14 (22.6%)48 (77.4%)
Enterprise Management10 (25.0%)30 (75.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (28.7%)57 (71.3%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)143 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (5.0%)496 (95.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services94 (51.1%)90 (48.9%)
Public Administration83 (77.6%)24 (22.4%)
Total1,474 (53.4%)1,288 (46.6%)

Education in Nitro

School Enrollment in Nitro

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,404 students in Nitro are middle school (565 | 40.2%), elementary school (377 | 26.9%), and college / undergraduate (165 | 11.7%).
School Enrollment in Nitro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool725.1%
Kindergarten372.6%
Elementary School37726.9%
Middle School56540.2%
High School15411.0%
College / Undergraduate16511.7%
Graduate / Professional342.4%
Total1,404100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nitro

Out of a total of 1,404 students who are enrolled in schools in Nitro, 201 (14.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,203 (85.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 53 (77.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nitro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old389 (80.9%)92 (19.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds509 (90.1%)56 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (22.1%)53 (77.9%)
Total1,203 (85.7%)201 (14.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nitro

Business (165 | 24.5%), education (164 | 24.4%), liberal arts & history (79 | 11.7%), science & technology (64 | 9.5%), and visual & performing arts (55 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 673 individuals in Nitro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nitro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics537.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology466.8%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering131.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology649.5%
Business16524.5%
Education16424.4%
Literature & Languages243.6%
Liberal Arts & History7911.7%
Visual & Performing Arts558.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities101.5%
Total673100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nitro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nitro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nitro are males with 2 vehicles (673, accounting for 45.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (594, making up 54.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nitro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle247 (16.8%)456 (36.6%)
2 Vehicles673 (45.7%)594 (47.7%)
3 Vehicles525 (35.6%)165 (13.2%)
4 Vehicles13 (0.9%)13 (1.0%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (1.1%)18 (1.4%)
Total1,474 (100.0%)1,246 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nitro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nitro are 20 to 24 minutes (960 commuters, 36.2%), 25 to 29 minutes (466 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (318 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Nitro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes993.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2479.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1575.9%
15 to 19 Minutes31812.0%
20 to 24 Minutes96036.2%
25 to 29 Minutes46617.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1666.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1465.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes501.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes391.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Nitro

The most common commute times in Nitro are 20 to 24 minutes (730 commuters, 51.4%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (342 commuters, 27.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nitro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes21 (1.5%)78 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes91 (6.4%)156 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes86 (6.1%)71 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes107 (7.5%)211 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes730 (51.4%)230 (18.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes124 (8.7%)342 (27.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes69 (4.9%)97 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes129 (9.1%)17 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes50 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes13 (0.9%)26 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nitro

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nitro are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (382, 26.9%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (293, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nitro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM66 (4.6%)46 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (1.2%)35 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM382 (26.9%)293 (23.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5 (0.4%)69 (5.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM240 (16.9%)182 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM101 (7.1%)219 (17.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM137 (9.7%)222 (18.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM66 (4.6%)21 (1.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM34 (2.4%)18 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28 (2.0%)12 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM26 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (0.9%)12 (1.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM293 (20.6%)99 (8.1%)
Total1,420 (100.0%)1,228 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nitro

Occupancy by Ownership in Nitro

Of the total 2,851 dwellings in Nitro, owner-occupied units account for 1,929 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 922 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nitro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,92967.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units92232.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,851100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nitro

Occupancy by Household Size in Nitro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,06337.3%
2-Person Household97834.3%
3-Person Household48016.8%
4+ Person Household33011.6%
Total Housing Units2,851100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nitro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nitro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household541 (50.9%)522 (49.1%)
2-Person Household850 (86.9%)128 (13.1%)
3-Person Household254 (52.9%)226 (47.1%)
4+ Person Household284 (86.1%)46 (13.9%)
Total Housing Units1,929 (67.7%)922 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nitro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nitro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School74 (69.2%)33 (30.8%)
High School Diploma609 (57.7%)446 (42.3%)
College/Associate Degree936 (76.7%)284 (23.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher310 (66.1%)159 (33.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nitro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nitro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years42514.9%
35 to 44 Years41414.5%
45 to 54 Years46816.4%
55 to 64 Years47816.8%
65 to 74 Years46516.3%
75 to 84 Years54519.1%
85 Years and Over562.0%
Total2,851100.0%

Housing Finances in Nitro

Median Income by Occupancy in Nitro

Median Income by Occupancy in Nitro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,929 (67.7%)$61,790
Renter-Occupied922 (32.3%)$0
Average2,851 (100.0%)$49,742

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nitro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nitro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (0.7%)133 (14.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99932 (1.7%)76 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999116 (6.0%)155 (16.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99953 (2.8%)47 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99988 (4.6%)101 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999193 (10.0%)23 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999331 (17.2%)81 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999277 (14.4%)226 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (15.7%)47 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999209 (10.8%)33 (3.6%)
$150,000 or more314 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,929 (100.0%)922 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nitro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nitro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300188 (9.8%)10 (1.1%)
$300 to $499426 (22.1%)61 (6.6%)
$500 to $799421 (21.8%)294 (31.9%)
$800 to $999249 (12.9%)89 (9.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499522 (27.1%)271 (29.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99970 (3.6%)45 (4.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49941 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,929 (100.0%)922 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nitro

Housing Structures in Nitro

Housing Structures in Nitro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,20777.4%
Single Unit, Attached853.0%
2 Unit Apartments1364.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1966.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments441.5%
10 or more Apartments1043.6%
Mobile Home / Other792.8%
Total2,851100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nitro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nitro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,819 (82.4%)388 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached17 (20.0%)68 (80.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)196 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments14 (13.5%)90 (86.5%)
Mobile Home / Other79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,929 (67.7%)922 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nitro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nitro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)53 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (0.7%)131 (14.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms602 (31.2%)464 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms729 (37.8%)254 (27.6%)
8 or more Rooms585 (30.3%)20 (2.2%)
Total1,929 (100.0%)922 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nitro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nitro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,284 (66.6%)532 (57.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas72 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity513 (26.6%)360 (39.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels48 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.6%)20 (2.2%)
Total1,929 (100.0%)922 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nitro

Household Vehicle Usage in Nitro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle126 (6.5%)217 (23.5%)
1 Vehicle677 (35.1%)521 (56.5%)
2 Vehicles846 (43.9%)184 (20.0%)
3 or more Vehicles280 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,929 (100.0%)922 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nitro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nitro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units930999
Median Property Value$98,800$115,200
Median Household Income$38,382$221
Monthly Housing Costs$415$0
Real Estate Taxes$617$37

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nitro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nitro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (3.7%)79 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999455 (48.9%)270 (27.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999391 (42.0%)614 (61.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99918 (1.9%)24 (2.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99913 (1.4%)12 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99919 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)999 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nitro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nitro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00045 (4.8%)15 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999203 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999170 (18.3%)54 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999136 (14.6%)23 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999116 (12.5%)195 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (8.4%)161 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99989 (9.6%)225 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more93 (10.0%)120 (12.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)999 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nitro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nitro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x336 (36.1%)78,700 (7,877.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x114 (12.3%)768 (76.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x168 (18.1%)110 (11.0%)
4.0x or more312 (33.6%)37 (3.7%)
Total930 (100.0%)999 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nitro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nitro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800521 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499286 (30.7%)232 (23.2%)
$800 to $1,499118 (12.7%)569 (57.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)999 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nitro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nitro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nitro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years383 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years196 (76.0%)62 (24.0%)
26 to 34 Years658 (89.2%)80 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years555 (83.3%)111 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years759 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years729 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older683 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,287 (96.1%)253 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nitro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nitro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born383 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen196 (76.0%)62 (24.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nitro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nitro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,554 (96.6%)54 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999834 (82.8%)173 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,409 (98.2%)26 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nitro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nitro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6247 (64.5%)136 (35.5%)
6 to 18 Years892 (73.9%)315 (26.1%)
19 to 25 Years74 (28.7%)122 (47.3%)
25 to 34 Years71 (9.6%)587 (79.5%)
35 to 44 Years217 (32.6%)338 (50.7%)
45 to 54 Years184 (24.2%)575 (75.8%)
55 to 64 Years290 (26.0%)916 (82.0%)
65 to 74 Years708 (97.1%)353 (48.4%)
75 Years and over683 (100.0%)421 (61.6%)
Total3,366 (51.5%)3,763 (57.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nitro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nitro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years127 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (5.8%)54 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years203 (14.3%)201 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years35 (17.2%)111 (21.1%)
75 Years and over80 (33.5%)132 (29.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nitro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nitro: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.1%)96 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)42 (8.0%)
75 Years and over26 (10.9%)54 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nitro: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nitro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years127 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)54 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years95 (6.7%)94 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years35 (17.2%)14 (2.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nitro: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years151 (10.6%)87 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)81 (15.4%)
75 Years and over80 (33.5%)100 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nitro: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (4.1%)11 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (11.3%)44 (8.4%)
75 Years and over13 (5.4%)55 (12.4%)

Technology Access in Nitro

Computing Device Access in Nitro

Computing Device Access in Nitro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,75161.4%
Smartphone2,18776.7%
Tablet1,53153.7%
No Computing Device42114.8%
Total2,851100.0%

Internet Access in Nitro

Internet Access in Nitro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,88866.2%
Cellular Data Only33811.9%
Satellite Internet1033.6%
No Internet56519.8%
Total2,851100.0%

Nitro Summary

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, the small town of Nitro is a unique and vibrant community with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy. With a population of just over 6,000 people, Nitro is a small town with a big heart.

History

Nitro was founded in 1917 by the Nitro Chemical Company, which was established to produce explosives for World War I. The town was named after the chemical nitroglycerin, which was used to make the explosives. The company was the largest employer in the area and provided jobs for many of the town’s residents.
In the 1920s, Nitro experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a movie theater, a bowling alley, and a hotel. The town also had a thriving music scene, with several jazz clubs and a popular dance hall.
During World War II, Nitro was home to a large munitions plant. The plant employed thousands of people and produced millions of pounds of explosives for the war effort. After the war, the plant was closed and the town’s economy shifted to a more traditional manufacturing base.
In the 1950s, Nitro experienced a period of decline. The town’s population decreased and many of the businesses closed. In the 1960s, the town began to experience a resurgence. The Nitro Chemical Company was purchased by the Monsanto Corporation and the town was revitalized.
Today, Nitro is a vibrant and diverse community. The town is home to several businesses, including a shopping center, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. The town also has a thriving music scene, with several jazz clubs and a popular dance hall.

Geography

Nitro is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated on the banks of the Kanawha River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests.
The climate in Nitro is mild and temperate. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 40 inches of rain per year.

Economy

Nitro’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services. The town is home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics plant, a paper mill, and a steel mill. The town also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and a movie theater.
The town is also home to several government agencies, including the West Virginia Department of Transportation and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The town is also home to several educational institutions, including a community college and a technical school.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Nitro was 6,072. The town is predominantly white, with a population that is 94.3% white and 5.7% other races. The median household income in Nitro is $37,941 and the median age is 38.7 years.
Nitro is a diverse and vibrant community with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy. The town is home to several businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The town is also home to a thriving music scene and a popular dance hall. Nitro is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Nitro?
Total Population of Nitro is 6,540.
What is the Total Male Population of Nitro?
Total Male Population of Nitro is 3,037.
What is the Total Female Population of Nitro?
Total Female Population of Nitro is 3,503.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nitro?
There are 86.70 Males per 100 Females in Nitro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nitro?
There are 115.34 Females per 100 Males in Nitro.
What is the Median Population Age in Nitro?
Median Population Age in Nitro is 45.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nitro
Average Family Size in Nitro is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nitro
Average Household Size in Nitro is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nitro?
Per Capita income in Nitro is $35,027.
What is the Median Family Income in Nitro?
Median Family Income in Nitro is $70,688.
What is the Median Household income in Nitro?
Median Household Income in Nitro is $49,742.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nitro?
Income or Wage Gap in Nitro is 18.4%.
Women in Nitro earn 81.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nitro?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nitro is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nitro?
There are 3,012 People in the Labor Forcein in Nitro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nitro?
58.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Nitro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nitro?
Unemployment Rate in Nitro is 8.3%.