Hometown, WV

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Hometown Overview

869
TOTAL POPULATION
470
MALE POPULATION
399
FEMALE POPULATION
117.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,370
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,611
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
337
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Hometown Area Codes

Race in Hometown

The most populous races in Hometown are White / Caucasian (866 | 99.7%), and Two or more Races (3 | 0.4%).
Race in Hometown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian86699.7%
Two or more Races30.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total869100.0%

Ancestry in Hometown

The most populous ancestries reported in Hometown are American (541 | 62.3%), German (101 | 11.6%), Scotch-Irish (52 | 6.0%), and Irish (37 | 4.3%), together accounting for 84.1% of all Hometown residents.
Ancestry in Hometown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American54162.3%
German10111.6%
Irish374.3%
Scotch-Irish526.0%
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Immigrants in Hometown

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

Sex and Age in Hometown

The most populous age groups in Hometown are 55 to 59 Years (193 | 41.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (128 | 32.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hometown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)39 (9.8%)
15 to 19 Years38 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years64 (13.6%)57 (14.3%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years25 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years20 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years30 (6.4%)73 (18.3%)
55 to 59 Years193 (41.1%)128 (32.1%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)49 (12.3%)
70 to 74 Years55 (11.7%)10 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over45 (9.6%)43 (10.8%)
Total470 (100.0%)399 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hometown

Median Family Size in Hometown

Median Family Size in Hometown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple177 (80.4%)2.49
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother43 (19.6%)3.23
Total Families220 (100.0%)2.63

Median Household Size in Hometown

Median Household Size in Hometown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple177 (52.8%)2.49
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother43 (12.8%)4.72
Non-family115 (34.3%)1.97
Total Households335 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hometown

Out of a total of 335 households in Hometown, 220 (65.7%) are family households, while 115 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 144, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 2-person households, comprising 70.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hometown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45 (13.4%)
2-Person Households144 (43.0%)70 (20.9%)
3-Person Households33 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households43 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (65.7%)115 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Hometown

Fertility by Age in Hometown

Female Fertility by Age in Hometown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hometown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hometown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Hometown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hometown
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hometown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hometown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Hometown

Income Overview in Hometown

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income869$24,370
Median Family Income220$0
Mean Family Income220$57,111
Median Household Income335$41,611
Mean Household Income335$53,874
Income Deficit220$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8690.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)869100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8690.34

Earnings by Sex in Hometown

Earnings by Sex in Hometown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male288 (71.8%)$0
Female113 (28.2%)$29,241
Total401 (100.0%)$27,991

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hometown

The most common earnings brackets in Hometown are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (75 | 26.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (48 | 42.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hometown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99974 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)37 (32.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99920 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99964 (22.2%)28 (24.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)48 (42.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99975 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hometown

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hometown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Hometown

Family Income Brackets in Hometown

According to the Hometown family income data, there are 78 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Hometown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994319.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994420.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995223.6%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99931.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997835.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hometown

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hometown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families144 (65.4%)$0
3-Person Families76 (34.5%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total220 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hometown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hometown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners139 (63.2%)$26,506
1 Earner3 (1.4%)$0
2 Earners78 (35.4%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total220 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Hometown

Household Income Brackets in Hometown

With 95 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Hometown, accounting for 28.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Hometown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994513.4%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998926.6%
$35,000 to $49,9999528.4%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,999288.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997823.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hometown

The median household income in Hometown is $41,611, with the highest median household income of $41,274 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 143 households (42.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hometown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years25 (7.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years167 (49.8%)$0
65+ Years143 (42.7%)$41,274
Total335 (100.0%)$41,611

Poverty in Hometown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hometown

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 46.1% for females among the residents of Hometown, 55 to 64 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 74 males (38.3%) and 39 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hometown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)45 (61.6%)
55 to 64 Years74 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total74 (15.7%)184 (46.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hometown

According to the poverty statistics in Hometown, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 55 to 64 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 Hometown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (100.0%)28 (38.4%)
55 to 64 Years119 (61.7%)128 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total396 (84.3%)215 (53.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hometown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hometown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hometown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hometown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hometown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Hometown

Employment by Class of Employer in Hometown

Among the 300 employed individuals in Hometown, private company employees (275 | 91.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (25 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hometown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27591.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations258.3%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total300100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hometown

According to the labor force statistics for Hometown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (830), 40.6% or 337 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 37 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hometown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years78 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years234 (72.9%)37 (15.8%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (40.6%)37 (11.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hometown

According to labor force statistics for Hometown, 57.1% of individuals (337) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (590) are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.8% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hometown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma162 (51.8%)71 (22.8%)
College / Associate Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (57.1%)65 (11.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hometown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hometown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hometown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hometown are , and Personal Care & Service (48 | 16.0%).
Services Occupations in Hometown

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Hometown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hometown are Office & Administration (75 | 25.0%), and Sales & Related (30 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hometown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hometown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hometown are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74 | 24.7%), and Construction & Extraction (25 | 8.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hometown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hometown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hometown are , and Production (48 | 16.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hometown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hometown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hometown

Employment Industries in Hometown

The major employment industries in Hometown include Construction (99 | 33.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76 | 25.3%), Administrative & Support (75 | 25.0%), Wholesale Trade (30 | 10.0%), and Manufacturing (20 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Hometown

Employment Industries by Sex in Hometown

Employment Industries by Sex in Hometown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (74.7%)76 (25.3%)

Education in Hometown

School Enrollment in Hometown

The most common levels of schooling among the 77 students in Hometown are elementary school (39 | 50.6%), and high school (38 | 49.3%).
School Enrollment in Hometown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3950.6%
Middle School00.0%
High School3849.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total77100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hometown

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hometown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hometown

Science & technology (48 | 63.2%), and arts & humanities (28 | 36.8%) are the most common fields of study among 76 individuals in Hometown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hometown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4863.2%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2836.8%
Total76100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hometown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hometown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hometown are males with 2 vehicles (119, accounting for 53.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (0, making up 156.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hometown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles119 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles30 (13.4%)28 (36.8%)
4 Vehicles75 (33.5%)48 (63.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hometown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hometown are 30 to 34 minutes (149 commuters, 49.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (48 commuters, 16.0%), and 60 to 89 minutes (30 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time in Hometown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes206.7%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes4816.0%
25 to 29 Minutes258.3%
30 to 34 Minutes14949.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes289.3%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3010.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Hometown

The most common commute times in Hometown are 30 to 34 minutes (149 commuters, 66.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (48 commuters, 63.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hometown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)48 (63.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes25 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes149 (66.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (36.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hometown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hometown are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (104, 46.4%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (48, 63.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hometown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (11.2%)48 (63.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM104 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM75 (33.5%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)28 (36.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hometown

Occupancy by Ownership in Hometown

Of the total 335 dwellings in Hometown, owner-occupied units account for 310 (92.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 25 (7.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hometown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31092.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units257.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units335100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hometown

Occupancy by Household Size in Hometown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4513.4%
2-Person Household21463.9%
3-Person Household339.9%
4+ Person Household4312.8%
Total Housing Units335100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hometown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hometown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household189 (88.3%)25 (11.7%)
3-Person Household33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units310 (92.5%)25 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hometown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hometown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree52 (67.5%)25 (32.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hometown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hometown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years257.5%
45 to 54 Years7522.4%
55 to 64 Years9227.5%
65 to 74 Years5516.4%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over8826.3%
Total335100.0%

Housing Finances in Hometown

Median Income by Occupancy in Hometown

Median Income by Occupancy in Hometown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied310 (92.5%)$41,010
Renter-Occupied25 (7.5%)$0
Average335 (100.0%)$41,611

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hometown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hometown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99945 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (1.0%)25 (100.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hometown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hometown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30091 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499189 (61.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49930 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hometown

Housing Structures in Hometown

Housing Structures in Hometown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28785.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4814.3%
Total335100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hometown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hometown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached262 (91.3%)25 (8.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (92.5%)25 (7.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hometown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hometown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms141 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms169 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hometown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hometown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas207 (66.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity100 (32.3%)25 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hometown

Household Vehicle Usage in Hometown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle88 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles144 (46.5%)25 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hometown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hometown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28030
Median Property Value$162,500$0
Median Household Income$40,288$0
Monthly Housing Costs$328$0
Real Estate Taxes$600$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hometown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hometown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999277 (98.9%)30 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hometown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hometown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99945 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hometown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hometown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x51 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more229 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hometown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hometown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800228 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49952 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hometown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hometown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hometown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total869 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hometown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hometown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hometown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hometown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999436 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99995 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hometown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hometown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years45 (36.6%)123 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years124 (38.6%)197 (61.4%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)13 (11.4%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)45 (51.1%)
Total467 (53.7%)505 (58.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hometown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hometown
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 Years44 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (17.0%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hometown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hometown: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hometown: <span>Vision 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hometown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (17.0%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hometown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (17.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hometown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (17.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Hometown

Computing Device Access in Hometown

Computing Device Access in Hometown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12336.7%
Smartphone28785.7%
Tablet14342.7%
No Computing Device4814.3%
Total335100.0%

Internet Access in Hometown

Internet Access in Hometown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home16649.5%
Cellular Data Only9628.7%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet7321.8%
Total335100.0%

Hometown Summary

Hometown, West Virginia is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated in the northern part of the state, near the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is the county seat of Preston County.

Geography

Hometown is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, in the northern part of the state. It is situated in the Cheat River Valley, near the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains, with the highest peak in the area being Cheat Mountain, which rises to an elevation of 4,863 feet. The town is located at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
The climate in Hometown is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with the average high temperature in the summer months reaching around 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature in the winter months reaching around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Hometown is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, hay, and vegetables. The town also has several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few small manufacturing companies.
Tourism is an important part of the economy in Hometown. The town is home to several attractions, including the Preston County Historical Museum, the Hometown Historical Society, and the Hometown Arts Council. The town also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Hometown Harvest Festival and the Hometown Music Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hometown was 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. The median household income was $35,000, and the median family income was $41,000.
The town is home to several churches, including the Hometown United Methodist Church, the Hometown Baptist Church, and the Hometown Presbyterian Church. The town also has a public library, a post office, and a few small parks.

Conclusion

Hometown, West Virginia is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated in the northern part of the state, near the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is the county seat of Preston County. The economy of Hometown is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several attractions, including the Preston County Historical Museum, the Hometown Historical Society, and the Hometown Arts Council. The racial makeup of the town is 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. The median household income was $35,000, and the median family income was $41,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hometown?
Total Population of Hometown is 869.
What is the Total Male Population of Hometown?
Total Male Population of Hometown is 470.
What is the Total Female Population of Hometown?
Total Female Population of Hometown is 399.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hometown?
There are 117.79 Males per 100 Females in Hometown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hometown?
There are 84.89 Females per 100 Males in Hometown.
What is the Median Population Age in Hometown?
Median Population Age in Hometown is 56.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hometown
Average Family Size in Hometown is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hometown
Average Household Size in Hometown is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hometown?
Per Capita income in Hometown is $24,370.
What is the Median Household income in Hometown?
Median Household Income in Hometown is $41,611.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hometown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hometown is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hometown?
There are 337 People in the Labor Forcein in Hometown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hometown?
40.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Hometown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hometown?
Unemployment Rate in Hometown is 11.0%.