Sophia, WV

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Sophia Overview

1,730
TOTAL POPULATION
850
MALE POPULATION
880
FEMALE POPULATION
96.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,065
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,978
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,372
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.60
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
568
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sophia Zip Codes

Sophia Area Codes

Race in Sophia

The most populous races in Sophia are White / Caucasian (1,632 | 94.3%), Black / African American (90 | 5.2%), and Asian (8 | 0.5%).
Race in Sophia
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.5%
Black / African American905.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,63294.3%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,730100.0%

Ancestry in Sophia

The most populous ancestries reported in Sophia are English (821 | 47.5%), Irish (124 | 7.2%), German (107 | 6.2%), Liberian (90 | 5.2%), and Subsaharan African (90 | 5.2%), together accounting for 71.2% of all Sophia residents.
Ancestry in Sophia
Ancestry# Population% Population
American110.6%
Dutch231.3%
English82147.5%
European321.8%
French553.2%
German1076.2%
Hungarian311.8%
Irish1247.2%
Italian764.4%
Korean80.5%
Liberian905.2%
Norwegian543.1%
Polish512.9%
Scandinavian150.9%
Subsaharan African905.2%
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Immigrants in Sophia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sophia came from Africa (51 | 2.9%), Liberia (51 | 2.9%), and Western Africa (51 | 2.9%), together accounting for 8.8% of all Sophia residents.
Immigrants in Sophia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa512.9%
Liberia512.9%
Western Africa512.9%
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Sex and Age in Sophia

Sex and Age in Sophia

The most populous age groups in Sophia are 20 to 24 Years (117 | 13.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (132 | 15.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sophia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (8.6%)15 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Years62 (7.3%)48 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years54 (6.4%)25 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Years23 (2.7%)101 (11.5%)
20 to 24 Years117 (13.8%)24 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years40 (4.7%)48 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years12 (1.4%)32 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years16 (1.9%)38 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years50 (5.9%)42 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years111 (13.1%)67 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years29 (3.4%)68 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years45 (5.3%)132 (15.0%)
60 to 64 Years61 (7.2%)24 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years28 (3.3%)17 (1.9%)
70 to 74 Years39 (4.6%)46 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years46 (5.4%)43 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years15 (1.8%)62 (7.0%)
85 Years and over29 (3.4%)48 (5.4%)
Total850 (100.0%)880 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sophia

Median Family Size in Sophia

The median family size in Sophia is 2.73 persons per family, with single female/mother families (109 | 21.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11 | 2.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.27 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sophia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple392 (76.6%)2.70
Single Male/Father11 (2.1%)2.27
Single Female/Mother109 (21.3%)2.91
Total Families512 (100.0%)2.73

Median Household Size in Sophia

The median household size in Sophia is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (109 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.02 persons per household. non-family households (263 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sophia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple392 (50.6%)2.78
Single Male/Father11 (1.4%)2.27
Single Female/Mother109 (14.1%)3.02
Non-family263 (33.9%)1.09
Total Households775 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sophia

Out of a total of 775 households in Sophia, 512 (66.1%) are family households, while 263 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 297, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 242.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sophia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-242 (31.2%)
2-Person Households297 (38.3%)21 (2.7%)
3-Person Households66 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households111 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households38 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total512 (66.1%)263 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Sophia

Fertility by Age in Sophia

Average fertility rate in Sophia is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 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 Sophia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sophia

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sophia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sophia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sophia
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 Degree7 (100.0%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sophia

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sophia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sophia

Income Overview in Sophia

Per Capita Income in Sophia is $25,065, while median incomes of families and households are $34,978 and $33,372 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,730$25,065
Median Family Income512$34,978
Mean Family Income512$56,407
Median Household Income775$33,372
Mean Household Income775$57,882
Income Deficit512$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,7300.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,730100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7300.60

Earnings by Sex in Sophia

Earnings by Sex in Sophia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male375 (68.4%)$41,845
Female173 (31.6%)$0
Total548 (100.0%)$33,313

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sophia

The most common earnings brackets in Sophia are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (64 | 17.1%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (39 | 22.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sophia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)5 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49917 (4.5%)30 (17.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (3.5%)39 (22.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49933 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99953 (14.1%)21 (12.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (7.7%)21 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.3%)6 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (5.6%)9 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99964 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (1.3%)8 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99926 (6.9%)5 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+33 (8.8%)11 (6.4%)
Total375 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sophia

Average earnings in Sophia are $52,750 for men and $29,028 for women, a difference of 45.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,227. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $28,611, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,611.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sophia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$20,227$0
High School Diploma$56,538$28,611
College or Associate's Degree$76,250$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,750$29,028

Family Income in Sophia

Family Income Brackets in Sophia

According to the Sophia family income data, there are 133 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sophia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000367.0%
$10,000 to $14,999326.3%
$15,000 to $24,9995610.9%
$25,000 to $34,99913326.0%
$35,000 to $49,999479.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996412.5%
$75,000 to $99,999377.2%
$100,000 to $149,999407.8%
$150,000 to $199,9996713.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sophia

3-person families (78 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Sophia with $114,091 per family, while 3-person families (78 | 15.2%) have the highest median income of $38,030 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sophia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families297 (58.0%)$33,641
3-Person Families78 (15.2%)$114,091
4-Person Families120 (23.4%)$76,419
5-Person Families17 (3.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total512 (100.0%)$34,978

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sophia

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sophia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners133 (26.0%)$0
1 Earner270 (52.7%)$34,033
2 Earners73 (14.3%)$116,641
3+ Earners36 (7.0%)$0
Total512 (100.0%)$34,978

Household Income in Sophia

Household Income Brackets in Sophia

With 178 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Sophia, accounting for 23.0% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sophia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010513.5%
$10,000 to $14,9999612.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999912.8%
$25,000 to $34,99917823.0%
$35,000 to $49,999668.5%
$50,000 to $74,999769.8%
$75,000 to $99,999374.8%
$100,000 to $149,999405.2%
$150,000 to $199,999678.6%
$200,000+111.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sophia

The median household income in Sophia is $33,372, with the highest median household income of $56,779 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 125 households (16.1%) 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 34 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sophia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (4.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years125 (16.1%)$56,779
45 to 64 Years315 (40.6%)$33,597
65+ Years301 (38.8%)$23,487
Total775 (100.0%)$33,372

Poverty in Sophia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sophia

With 28.1% poverty level for males and 32.6% for females among the residents of Sophia, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (59.5%) and 17 females (80.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sophia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (80.9%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)52 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (31.2%)
35 to 44 Years14 (21.2%)13 (16.3%)
45 to 54 Years48 (34.3%)58 (43.0%)
55 to 64 Years42 (39.6%)26 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years10 (14.9%)17 (27.0%)
75 Years and over36 (40.0%)79 (51.6%)
Total230 (28.1%)287 (32.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sophia

According to the poverty statistics in Sophia, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 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 Sophia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (40.5%)15 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (41.9%)48 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years30 (71.4%)25 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (19.1%)
18 to 24 Years140 (100.0%)36 (40.9%)
25 to 34 Years52 (100.0%)55 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years52 (78.8%)67 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years92 (65.7%)77 (57.0%)
55 to 64 Years64 (60.4%)130 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years57 (85.1%)46 (73.0%)
75 Years and over54 (60.0%)74 (48.4%)
Total589 (71.9%)593 (67.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sophia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sophia show that 11.5% or 45 of the total 392 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.1%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sophia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children261 (89.1%)32 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children79 (85.9%)13 (14.1%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total347 (88.5%)45 (11.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sophia

According to the poverty data in Sophia, 100.0% or 11 single-father households and 58.7% or 64 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (84.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sophia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)64 (84.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)64 (58.7%)

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

The poverty data for Sophia shows that 45 of the married-couple family households (11.5%) and 75 of the single-parent households (62.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (14.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 household (84.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sophia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children32 (10.9%)11 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (14.1%)64 (84.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (11.5%)75 (62.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Sophia

Employment by Class of Employer in Sophia

Among the 496 employed individuals in Sophia, private company employees (412 | 83.1%), local government employees (38 | 7.7%), and state government employees (25 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sophia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41283.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)173.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations40.8%
Local Government Employees387.7%
State Government Employees255.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total496100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sophia

According to the labor force statistics for Sophia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,437), 39.5% or 568 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.7% or 72 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.2% or 123 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 67.6% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sophia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years57 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years123 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years60 (68.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years37 (84.1%)25 (67.6%)
35 to 44 Years96 (65.8%)14 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years90 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years31 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years59 (69.4%)33 (55.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total568 (39.5%)72 (12.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sophia

According to labor force statistics for Sophia, 45.8% of individuals (373) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (815) are in the labor force, with 19.3% or 72 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 64.4% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sophia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School73 (24.7%)190 (64.4%)
High School Diploma133 (50.6%)49 (18.8%)
College / Associate Degree143 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total373 (45.8%)157 (19.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sophia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sophia are Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 8.1%), Management (37 | 7.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (31 | 6.2%), Architecture & Engineering (31 | 6.2%), and Health Technologists (30 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sophia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sophia, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sophia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (43.2%)21 (56.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)87 (69.6%)38 (30.4%)
Total (Overall)341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sophia are Food Preparation & Serving (52 | 10.5%), Healthcare Support (33 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (27 | 5.4%), and Personal Care & Service (4 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Sophia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sophia, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sophia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (25.0%)39 (75.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)31 (26.7%)85 (73.3%)
Total (Overall)341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sophia are Sales & Related (53 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (53 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sophia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sophia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
Office & Administration26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Total (Category)74 (69.8%)32 (30.2%)
Total (Overall)341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sophia are Construction & Extraction (46 | 9.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sophia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sophia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sophia are Material Moving (47 | 9.5%), Transportation (26 | 5.2%), and Production (23 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sophia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sophia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sophia

Employment Industries in Sophia

The major employment industries in Sophia include Health Care & Social Assistance (108 | 21.8%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (64 | 12.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (56 | 11.3%), Administrative & Support (54 | 10.9%), and Construction (32 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Sophia

Employment Industries by Sex in Sophia

The Sophia industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (90.5%), Public Administration (72.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (60.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sophia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing43 (67.2%)21 (32.8%)
Professional & Scientific2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance66 (61.1%)42 (38.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services22 (39.3%)34 (60.7%)
Public Administration6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Total341 (68.8%)155 (31.2%)

Education in Sophia

School Enrollment in Sophia

The most common levels of schooling among the 254 students in Sophia are elementary school (79 | 31.1%), high school (71 | 28.0%), and middle school (55 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Sophia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3815.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School7931.1%
Middle School5521.6%
High School7128.0%
College / Undergraduate114.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total254100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sophia

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sophia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)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 over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sophia

Science & technology (35 | 29.2%), education (31 | 25.8%), literature & languages (22 | 18.3%), liberal arts & history (17 | 14.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (13 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 120 individuals in Sophia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sophia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1310.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3529.2%
Business00.0%
Education3125.8%
Literature & Languages2218.3%
Liberal Arts & History1714.2%
Visual & Performing Arts21.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total120100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sophia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sophia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sophia are males with 2 vehicles (149, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (100, making up 96.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sophia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (2.6%)10 (6.5%)
1 Vehicle42 (12.3%)19 (12.3%)
2 Vehicles149 (43.7%)100 (64.5%)
3 Vehicles23 (6.7%)26 (16.8%)
4 Vehicles118 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total341 (100.0%)155 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sophia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sophia are 15 to 19 minutes (107 commuters, 23.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (59 commuters, 12.9%), and 25 to 29 minutes (58 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Sophia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes204.4%
5 to 9 Minutes5211.4%
10 to 14 Minutes5912.9%
15 to 19 Minutes10723.5%
20 to 24 Minutes439.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5812.7%
30 to 34 Minutes20.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes306.6%
45 to 59 Minutes316.8%
60 to 89 Minutes439.4%
90 or more Minutes112.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Sophia

The most common commute times in Sophia are 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 28.7%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (52 commuters, 45.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sophia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (17.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes48 (14.1%)4 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes54 (15.8%)5 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes98 (28.7%)9 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (8.5%)14 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (1.8%)52 (45.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes30 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes31 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (9.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sophia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sophia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (90, 26.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (36, 31.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sophia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (2.6%)9 (7.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (3.5%)8 (7.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (8.8%)11 (9.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM53 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (17.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39 (11.4%)17 (14.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM66 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (8.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (1.8%)36 (31.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (1.5%)4 (3.5%)
Total341 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sophia

Occupancy by Ownership in Sophia

Of the total 775 dwellings in Sophia, owner-occupied units account for 416 (53.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 359 (46.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sophia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41653.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35946.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units775100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sophia

Occupancy by Household Size in Sophia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24231.2%
2-Person Household31841.0%
3-Person Household668.5%
4+ Person Household14919.2%
Total Housing Units775100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sophia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sophia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household149 (61.6%)93 (38.4%)
2-Person Household124 (39.0%)194 (61.0%)
3-Person Household66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household77 (51.7%)72 (48.3%)
Total Housing Units416 (53.7%)359 (46.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sophia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sophia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School60 (26.2%)169 (73.8%)
High School Diploma106 (45.7%)126 (54.3%)
College/Associate Degree191 (84.9%)34 (15.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (66.3%)30 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sophia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sophia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11214.4%
35 to 44 Years476.1%
45 to 54 Years15219.6%
55 to 64 Years16321.0%
65 to 74 Years10513.6%
75 to 84 Years12716.4%
85 Years and Over698.9%
Total775100.0%

Housing Finances in Sophia

Median Income by Occupancy in Sophia

Median Income by Occupancy in Sophia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied416 (53.7%)$36,579
Renter-Occupied359 (46.3%)$32,712
Average775 (100.0%)$33,372

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sophia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sophia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)36 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99948 (11.5%)21 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99950 (12.0%)46 (12.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (8.4%)31 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (5.5%)10 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (9.6%)138 (38.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (14.2%)7 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (5.3%)54 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (5.1%)16 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more78 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sophia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sophia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300124 (29.8%)24 (6.7%)
$300 to $499118 (28.4%)36 (10.0%)
$500 to $79933 (7.9%)87 (24.2%)
$800 to $99961 (14.7%)55 (15.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49972 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)11 (3.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sophia

Housing Structures in Sophia

Housing Structures in Sophia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64483.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments395.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments293.7%
10 or more Apartments597.6%
Mobile Home / Other40.5%
Total775100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sophia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sophia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached412 (64.0%)232 (36.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (53.7%)359 (46.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sophia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sophia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)36 (10.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)60 (16.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms107 (25.7%)165 (46.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms196 (47.1%)54 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms113 (27.2%)44 (12.3%)
Total416 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sophia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sophia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas313 (75.2%)187 (52.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (2.4%)11 (3.1%)
Electricity88 (21.1%)161 (44.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sophia

Household Vehicle Usage in Sophia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle42 (10.1%)83 (23.1%)
1 Vehicle112 (26.9%)212 (59.1%)
2 Vehicles166 (39.9%)64 (17.8%)
3 or more Vehicles96 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sophia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sophia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units242174
Median Property Value$98,100$129,800
Median Household Income$17,396$78
Monthly Housing Costs$297$0
Real Estate Taxes$556$22

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sophia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sophia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (38.8%)49 (28.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999114 (47.1%)117 (67.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
$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%)
Total242 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sophia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sophia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00048 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999108 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (22.3%)18 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (4.1%)5 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)21 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)40 (23.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sophia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sophia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33 (13.6%)116,094 (66,720.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x54 (22.3%)141 (81.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
4.0x or more155 (64.0%)8 (4.6%)
Total242 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sophia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sophia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800169 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49962 (25.6%)106 (60.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)16 (9.2%)
Total242 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sophia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sophia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sophia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years165 (89.7%)19 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years260 (94.6%)15 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years220 (84.0%)42 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,654 (95.6%)76 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sophia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sophia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen165 (89.7%)19 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sophia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sophia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000544 (99.3%)4 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999295 (82.9%)61 (17.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999243 (95.7%)11 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sophia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sophia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 688 (100.0%)3 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years188 (67.4%)128 (45.9%)
19 to 25 Years84 (45.7%)165 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years91 (74.0%)62 (50.4%)
35 to 44 Years76 (52.0%)86 (58.9%)
45 to 54 Years155 (56.4%)133 (48.4%)
55 to 64 Years168 (64.1%)83 (31.7%)
65 to 74 Years130 (100.0%)87 (66.9%)
75 Years and over243 (100.0%)217 (89.3%)
Total1,223 (70.7%)964 (55.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sophia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sophia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (10.3%)12 (10.9%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (29.2%)79 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (73.1%)51 (80.9%)
75 Years and over54 (60.0%)127 (83.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sophia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sophia: <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 Years49 (15.7%)11 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (44.8%)24 (38.1%)
75 Years and over41 (45.6%)97 (63.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sophia: <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 Years49 (15.7%)15 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (8.9%)59 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sophia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (10.3%)12 (10.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years86 (27.6%)26 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (27.0%)
75 Years and over21 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sophia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (29.2%)23 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years19 (28.4%)35 (55.6%)
75 Years and over19 (21.1%)89 (58.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sophia: <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 Years86 (27.6%)17 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)25 (39.7%)
75 Years and over8 (8.9%)20 (13.1%)

Technology Access in Sophia

Computing Device Access in Sophia

Computing Device Access in Sophia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38549.7%
Smartphone47661.4%
Tablet31941.2%
No Computing Device28036.1%
Total775100.0%

Internet Access in Sophia

Internet Access in Sophia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28336.5%
Cellular Data Only628.0%
Satellite Internet101.3%
No Internet40552.3%
Total775100.0%

Sophia Summary

Sophia is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated in the Raleigh County, and is part of the Beckley-Raleigh County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Sophia was founded in 1891 by the Raleigh County Coal and Coke Company. The town was named after the daughter of the company's president, John T. McGraw. The town was originally a coal mining town, and the coal industry was the main source of employment for the residents. The town was incorporated in 1895.
In the early 1900s, Sophia was a thriving coal mining town. The town had a post office, a bank, a hotel, a school, and several stores. The town was also home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1895.
In the 1950s, the coal industry began to decline in Sophia. The town's population began to decline as well, and by the 1970s, the town had become a ghost town. In the 1980s, the town began to experience a revival, and the population began to increase.

Geography

Sophia is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated in the Raleigh County, and is part of the Beckley-Raleigh County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.
The town is located in a valley, surrounded by mountains. The town is located near the New River, which is a tributary of the Kanawha River. The town is located about 25 miles south of Beckley, the county seat of Raleigh County.

Economy

The economy of Sophia is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to several coal mines, and the coal industry is the main source of employment for the residents. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, stores, and other services.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Sophia has a population of 1,845 people. The town has a median household income of $30,938, and a median family income of $37,917. The town has a poverty rate of 22.3%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.
The town is predominantly white, with 92.3% of the population being white. The town also has a small African American population, with 4.2% of the population being African American. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 1.2% of the population being Hispanic.

Conclusion

Sophia is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town has a population of 1,845 people, and the economy is largely based on the coal industry. The town is predominantly white, with 92.3% of the population being white. The town also has a small African American population, with 4.2% of the population being African American. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 1.2% of the population being Hispanic. The town has a median household income of $30,938, and a median family income of $37,917. The town has a poverty rate of 22.3%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sophia?
Total Population of Sophia is 1,730.
What is the Total Male Population of Sophia?
Total Male Population of Sophia is 850.
What is the Total Female Population of Sophia?
Total Female Population of Sophia is 880.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sophia?
There are 96.59 Males per 100 Females in Sophia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sophia?
There are 103.53 Females per 100 Males in Sophia.
What is the Median Population Age in Sophia?
Median Population Age in Sophia is 45.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sophia
Average Family Size in Sophia is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sophia
Average Household Size in Sophia is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sophia?
Per Capita income in Sophia is $25,065.
What is the Median Family Income in Sophia?
Median Family Income in Sophia is $34,978.
What is the Median Household income in Sophia?
Median Household Income in Sophia is $33,372.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sophia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sophia is 0.60.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sophia?
There are 568 People in the Labor Forcein in Sophia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sophia?
39.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Sophia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sophia?
Unemployment Rate in Sophia is 12.7%.