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Stonewood, WV

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

2,212
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

40.8
years ∙ half population younger than 40.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
28.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.9%
foreign-born population
97.1%Native
2.9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Stonewood is a city within Harrison County, West Virginia, United States.
Location
City in Harrison County, WV, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.250122° N, 80.305443° W
DMS39° 15′ 00.44″ N, 80° 18′ 19.59″ W

Population Density & area

2,599/sq mi (1,004/km²)
Total Area
0.851 sq mi (2.203 km²)
Land Area
0.851 sq mi (2.203 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50.6% male
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%
males per 100 females
Stonewood 102.4
Harrison County 96.4
West Virginia 99.8

Nativity

2.9%
foreign-born population
97.1%Native
2.9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Stonewood 2.9%
Harrison County 1.2%
West Virginia 1.8%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

40.8
years ∙ half population younger than 40.8, half older
Stonewood
40.8
Harrison County
42.6
West Virginia
42.7

Dependency ratio

Low High
80.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Stonewood 80.4
Harrison County 71
West Virginia 69.6

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 27.4% 21.2% 20%
Working age (18-64) 55.5% 58.5% 59%
Senior (65+) 17.1% 20.3% 21%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 80.4 71 69.6
Child dependency ratio 49.5 36.2 34
Old-age dependency ratio 30.9 34.8 35.7
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
84%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.6%
Other
8.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
28.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Stonewood 28.4%
Harrison County 15.5%
West Virginia 19.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Stonewood population
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Hispanic or Latino 5.6% 2.3% 2.1%
Mexican 0% 0.6% 0.8%
Puerto Rican 0.2% 0.5% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 5.4% 1.2% 1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.4% 97.7% 97.9%
One race 86% 94.2% 94%
White 84% 91.8% 89.7%
Black or African American 1.6% 1.5% 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.4% 3.5% 3.9%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

65.6% family
Family 65.6%
Non family 34.4%
% family households
Stonewood 65.6%
Harrison County 59.6%
West Virginia 62.6%

Average household size

2.54
persons per household
Stonewood
2.54
Harrison County
2.43
West Virginia
2.37

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Stonewood population
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total households 869 26,353 728,655
Average houshold size 2.54 2.43 2.37
Family households 570 15,694 456,055
Average family size 3.09 3.17 2.97
Married couple family 423 11,701 340,756
Other families 147 3,993 115,299
Male householder 59 1,297 35,852
Female householder 88 2,696 79,447
Non-family households 299 10,659 272,600
One-person households 282 9,398 227,957
Male householder 113 4,159 106,163
Senior (65+) living alone 24 1,534 39,984
Female householder 169 5,239 121,794
Senior (65+) living alone 120 2,769 68,886
Other living arrangements 17 1,261 44,643

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

963
housing units
Stonewood 963
Harrison County 30,537
West Virginia 861,325

Occupancy status

90.2% occupied
Occupied 90.2%
Vacant 9.8%
vacancy rate
Stonewood 9.8%
Harrison County 13.7%
West Virginia 15.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

79.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
79.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
8.2%
Mobile homes
12.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1958
Half of houses were built before 1958, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
19%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
36.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
33.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.7%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.9 5.9
1–3 rooms 6.4% 11.1% 8.6%
4–6 rooms 66.3% 51.9% 53.9%
7+ rooms 27.3% 37% 37.5%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 4.8% 7.2% 2%
1 bedroom 6.5% 7% 7.1%
2 bedrooms 39.6% 26.3% 26.2%
3 bedrooms 41.8% 42.9% 46.3%
4+ bedrooms 7.3% 16.6% 18.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1958 1968 1977
Total housing units 963 30,537 861,325
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

71.5% owners
Renter-occupied 28.5%
Owner-occupied 71.5%
homeownership rate
Stonewood 71.5%
Harrison County 73.6%
West Virginia 74.9%

Average household size

2.82
Owner-occupied
1.81
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Stonewood 2.82
Harrison County 2.57
West Virginia 2.45

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total occupied units 869 26,353 728,655
Year moved in
2020 or later 13% 15.8% 19.6%
2010 to 2019 36.2% 36.7% 34.3%
2000 to 2009 19.4% 18.1% 17.7%
1999 or earlier 31.3% 29.5% 28.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 96.3% 97.9% 98.7%
1.01 to 1.50 1.2% 0.8% 0.8%
1.51 or more 2.5% 1.2% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8.7% 9.5% 8%
1 vehicle 38.7% 35.6% 34.2%
2 vehicles 32.7% 37.8% 36.8%
3 or more vehicles 19.9% 17.2% 20.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 88.6% 80% 45.9%
Electricity 11.4% 18.1% 46.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 2.1%
All other fuels 0% 1.6% 5.4%
No fuel used 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.4% 1.8% 1.3%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$154,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Stonewood
$154,200
Harrison County
$166,200
West Virginia
$162,600

Housing Cost Burden

19.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.6%
Owners without a mortgage
13.1%
Renters
17.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Property value
Median Value $154,200 $166,200 $162,600
Under $100,000 30% 27.5% 30.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 40.2% 32.8% 30.2%
$200,000 - $300,000 25.4% 20.4% 20.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 4.3% 14.5% 14.2%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 4.4% 4.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.3% 0.8%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 52.3% 46.7% 46.1%
Without a mortgage 47.7% 53.3% 53.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,351 $1,244 $1,255
Without a mortgage $445 $390 $398
Gross rent
Median rent $749 $879 $872

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

25.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Stonewood 25.9%
Harrison County 27.2%
West Virginia 24.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

6.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Stonewood 6.6%
Harrison County 10.2%
West Virginia 10.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

606
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.3%
K–12
85.6%
College / Undergraduate
1.8%
Graduate / Professional
9.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Stonewood
0%
Harrison County
26.2%
West Virginia
37.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total enrolled (age 3+) 606 12,440 364,818
Nursery / preschool 3.3% 5.5% 5%
K–12 85.6% 75.7% 70.2%
Kindergarten 4.6% 5.3% 4.7%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 35.6% 22.3% 20.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 31.4% 25% 22.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 14% 23.1% 22.7%
College or graduate school 11.1% 18.8% 24.9%
College, undergraduate 1.8% 12.5% 19.7%
Graduate, professional school 9.2% 6.3% 5.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 26.2% 37.1%
School type
Public school 80.5% 85.5% 86.2%
Private school 19.5% 14.5% 13.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,546
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
44.3%
Some college no degree
18.4%
Associates degree
4.8%
Bachelors degree
23.1%
Graduate or professional degree
2.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
0% · 100%
9th-12th, no diploma
38.2% · 61.8%
HS graduate
54.6% · 45.4%
Some college no degree
30.2% · 69.8%
Associates degree
31.1% · 68.9%
Bachelors degree
55.7% · 44.3%
Graduate or professional degree
20.5% · 79.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Population (25+) 1,546 46,451 1,266,322
Less than 9th grade 0.8% 2.2% 3.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 5.8% 8% 7.5%
High school diploma or GED 44.3% 37.2% 39.3%
Some college, no degree 18.4% 18% 17.5%
Associate's degree 4.8% 7.4% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 25.9% 27.2% 24.1%
Bachelor's degree 23.1% 16.8% 14.4%
Graduate or professional 2.8% 10.4% 9.7%
High School or higher 93.5% 89.8% 89.3%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,406
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$38,368
Some college or associates
$61,534
Bachelors degree
$45,729
Graduate or professional degree
$72,917

Poverty Rate

0.7%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
5.9%
HS graduate
14.5%
Some college or associates
12.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
0.7%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,406 $48,016 $45,862
Less than high school graduate $— $23,715 $28,863
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $38,368 $37,041 $37,352
Some college or associate's degree $61,534 $45,833 $42,135
Bachelor's degree $45,729 $61,604 $57,259
Graduate or professional degree $72,917 $63,027 $71,098
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 5.9% 35.6% 33.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.5% 16.5% 17.2%
Some college or associate's degree 12.3% 9.7% 11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0.7% 3.5% 4.9%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,658
residents 16 years and over
Stonewood 1,658
Harrison County 52,801
West Virginia 1,467,075

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
54%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Stonewood 54%
Harrison County 53.8%
West Virginia 50.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.7
years ∙ half are younger than 41.7, half older
Stonewood
41.7
Harrison County
41.1
West Virginia
40.5
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

58.8% male
Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Stonewood 41.2
Harrison County 45.2
West Virginia 47

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Stonewood
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total labor force 992 29,668 789,773
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.8% 4% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 4.3% 8.9% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 3.4% 9.2% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 14.7% 10.1% 10.5%
35 to 44 years 35.8% 20.9% 20.5%
45 to 54 years 15% 21.1% 21%
55 to 59 years 9.3% 9.6% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 6.5% 8.1% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 6.4% 6.4% 5.4%
75 years and over 1.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 58.8% 54.8% 53%
Female 41.2% 45.2% 47%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Stonewood
59.8%
Harrison County
56.2%
West Virginia
53.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

72.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
47.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Stonewood 47.8%
Harrison County 49.5%
West Virginia 50.2%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Stonewood
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 40.6% 41.7% 36%
20 to 24 years 100% 75.8% 72.4%
25 to 29 years 85% 70% 77.8%
30 to 34 years 85.9% 77.2% 76.6%
35 to 44 years 75.5% 77.2% 75.9%
45 to 54 years 71% 75.1% 74.2%
55 to 59 years 64.3% 65.9% 62.9%
60 to 64 years 47.8% 50.5% 47.8%
65 to 74 years 27.8% 24.9% 19%
75 years and over 11.8% 8.8% 5.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 72.6% 63.3% 57.5%
Female 47.8% 49.5% 50.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.7% 56.1% 53.7%
Black or African American 74.3% 64.3% 50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11.1% 67.9% 51.7%
Asian —% 60.2% 66.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.5%
Some Other Race 100% 83.4% 64.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 36.8% 51.9% 56%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 71.2% 60.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

9.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Stonewood
9.8%
Harrison County
4%
West Virginia
5.4%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

5.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
16.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Stonewood 5.3%
Harrison County 4%
West Virginia 6%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Stonewood
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
By age group
16 to 19 years 10.7% 10.2% 17.3%
20 to 24 years 30.2% 6.8% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 6.3% 6.4%
30 to 34 years 0% 3.9% 5.4%
35 to 44 years 12.1% 5.8% 5.1%
45 to 54 years 10.1% 1.1% 4.4%
55 to 59 years 10.9% 2.5% 3.6%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.8% 2.1%
65 to 74 years 20.6% 3.8% 2.7%
75 years and over 0% 1.6% 1.3%
By gender
Male 5.3% 4% 6%
Female 16.1% 4.1% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 10.1% 4% 5.2%
Black or African American 0% 3.6% 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 14.5%
Asian —% 0% 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 6.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 24% 5.9% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 0% 6.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

895
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Stonewood 895
Harrison County 28,420
West Virginia 744,248
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

82%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Stonewood 82%
Harrison County 75%
West Virginia 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Stonewood, WV workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Government
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Government 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 18%
Retail trade 15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 16.8% of 552 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 28% of 343 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Stonewood
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total employed population 895 28,420 744,248
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0.9% 3% 2.5%
Construction 8.7% 6.1% 6.6%
Manufacturing 10.6% 6.5% 8%
Wholesale trade 3.5% 2.3% 1.7%
Retail trade 15.9% 11.2% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.3% 3.6% 4.4%
Utilities 0.6% 2.5% 1.7%
Information 1% 1.6% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.5% 2.4% 3.5%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.3% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0.3% 5.2% 4.9%
Corporate management 0.8% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 1.5% 2.7% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 1.5% 9% 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 18% 18.3% 17.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.3% 0.8% 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 8.9% 6.2% 6.6%
Other services 2.7% 4.5% 4.4%
Government 18.1% 12.5% 7.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

74.2% Private
Government 24.1%
Private Employment 74.2%
Self Employed 1.7%
Private employment (%)
Stonewood 74.2%
Harrison County 68.9%
West Virginia 72.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

1.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0.6%
Unincorporated business 1.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Stonewood
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Private wage & salary 74.2% 68.9% 72.7%
For-profit company employees 66.9% 59.7% 63.8%
Not-for-profit employees 7.3% 9.2% 8.9%
Self-employed 1.7% 7.2% 6.9%
Incorporated business 0.6% 2.9% 2.7%
Unincorporated business 1.1% 4.3% 4%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.1%
Government 24.1% 23.9% 20.3%
Local government 8.4% 8.6% 7.8%
State government 3% 5.8% 8%
Federal government 12.7% 9.5% 4.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

6.8% WFH
Work from home 6.8%
Commute to work 93.2%
Working from home (%)
Stonewood 6.8%
Harrison County 8.3%
West Virginia 9.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

19.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Stonewood 19.5
Harrison County 22.4
West Virginia 26.6
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Stonewood
Employed residents 16+.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total employed population 895 28,420 744,248
Worked from home 6.8% 8.3% 9.1%
Drove Alone 88.3% 79.2% 78.1%
Carpooled 0.7% 6.7% 8.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Walked 0.4% 4.4% 2.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.8% 1.3% 1.4%
Commuting population 834 25,776 667,516
Mean travel time (minutes) 19.5 22.4 26.6
Less than 5 minutes 2.9% 2.9% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 30.2% 26.6% 24.8%
15 to 29 minutes 49.8% 46.9% 36.1%
30 to 44 minutes 8.5% 15.1% 17.9%
45 to 59 minutes 4.8% 3.3% 7.8%
60 to 89 minutes 2.5% 3.2% 6.3%
90 minutes or more 1.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$54,178
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Stonewood $54,178
Harrison County $54,423
West Virginia $52,597
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

87 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Stonewood 87¢
Harrison County 85¢
West Virginia 77¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Stonewood, WV workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$120,469
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $120,469
Wholesale trade $73,542
Government $72,105
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Construction earn the highest median earnings — $120,469, compared to $54,597 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $75,673, compared to $47,396 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Stonewood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Median Earnings $54,178 $54,423 $52,597
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $59,931 $37,119
Mining and logging $— $90,257 $82,828
Construction $120,469 $56,917 $56,979
Manufacturing $60,170 $67,670 $61,000
Wholesale trade $73,542 $51,250 $58,191
Retail trade $37,321 $35,436 $36,402
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $66,304 $60,543
Utilities $— $77,868 $79,178
Information $— $50,650 $62,652
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $31,815 $57,625 $54,505
Real estate and leasing $— $80,156 $62,457
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $92,300 $76,178
Corporate management $— $— $79,167
Administrative and waste services $— $40,000 $45,203
Education and health services
Educational services $63,333 $55,817 $51,163
Health care and social assistance $69,054 $48,738 $49,497
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $41,250 $43,297
Accommodation and food services $35,321 $24,785 $29,178
Other services $— $37,361 $46,075
Government $72,105 $62,308 $61,565
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$76,548
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $76,548
Nonprofit organization $68,068
Local government $63,333
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $77,679, compared to $54,597 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $75,865, compared to $47,396 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Stonewood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $44,219 $51,792 $51,680
Not-for-profit employees $68,068 $45,143 $52,259
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $71,149 $62,220
Unincorporated business $— $58,558 $46,687
Government
Local government $63,333 $52,384 $50,435
State government $24,167 $46,454 $50,082
Federal government $76,548 $73,912 $78,814
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Stonewood, WV workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$120,078
Workers in Construction and extraction occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Construction and extraction $120,078
Management $76,250
Office and administrative support $74,125
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Construction and extraction occupations earn the highest median earnings — $120,078 versus $54,597 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $72,875 versus $47,396 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Stonewood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Median earnings(Total) $54,178 $54,423 $52,597
Management and business
Management $76,250 $78,518 $74,528
Business and finance $31,815 $78,250 $67,285
Technology and science
Computer and math $54,821 $103,504 $94,169
Architecture and engineering $— $104,954 $91,340
Sciences $— $112,807 $78,337
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $58,750 $37,394 $46,119
Legal $— $70,657 $81,907
Education, Training and Library $— $50,963 $51,818
Arts, design and media $— $68,030 $53,862
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $78,271 $82,944
Health technicians $68,068 $44,050 $48,132
Healthcare support $— $32,237 $31,278
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $73,750 $55,585
Law enforcement $— $59,254 $66,889
Other services
Food preparation and serving $35,643 $24,506 $26,221
Building and grounds cleaning $— $33,889 $32,822
Personal care and service $— $36,371 $35,200
Sales and office
Sales $40,398 $42,024 $44,272
Office and Administrative Support $74,125 $50,060 $40,489
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $67,708 $35,091
Construction and extraction $120,078 $65,310 $61,215
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $51,385 $54,832
Production and transportation
Production $— $61,903 $53,863
Transportation $60,682 $51,426 $54,609
Material moving $21,838 $36,114 $35,668
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$54,792
Median household income in Stonewood
Median household income (USD)
Stonewood
$54,792
Harrison County
$60,377
West Virginia
$59,608
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stonewood, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$29,072
Per capita income in Stonewood
Per capita income (USD)
Stonewood
$29,072
Harrison County
$35,791
West Virginia
$34,203
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Stonewood, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$72,319
Average household income in Stonewood
Avg household income (USD)
Stonewood
$72,319
Harrison County
$84,166
West Virginia
$81,190
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stonewood, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$72,319
Mean household income
$54,792
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Stonewood $17,527
Harrison County $23,789
West Virginia $21,582
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Stonewood
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Stonewood and peer geographies.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total households 869 26,353 728,655
Median household income $54,792 $60,377 $59,608
Mean household income $72,319 $84,166 $81,190
Mean-median gap $17,527 $23,789 $21,582
Family households 570 15,694 456,055
Median family income $70,278 $81,873 $77,710
Mean family income $85,912 $102,711 $98,068
Mean-median gap $15,634 $20,838 $20,358
Non-family households 299 10,659 272,600
Median non-family income $38,615 $36,450 $34,162
Mean non-family income $42,396 $54,126 $49,737
Mean-median gap $3,781 $17,676 $15,575
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $29,072 $35,791 $34,203
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

68.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Stonewood
68.8%
Harrison County
68.3%
West Virginia
67%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
34.2% of households (297) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $23,888
SSI (disability)
4.3% of households (37) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $18,457
Cash Assistance
3.3% of households (29) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $18,457
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.5% of households (65) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Stonewood
Share of households receiving each income type
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total households 869 26,353 728,655
Wage-based income
With earnings 69% 68% 67%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 34% 39% 41%
Average social security income $23,888 $22,421 $23,454
Retirement income 23% 28% 29%
Average retirement income $18,524 $24,627 $25,596
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 7% 7%
Average SSI income $18,457 $10,371 $11,143
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 8% 16% 17%
Cash assistance 3% 4% 4%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$70,278
Family households earn $70,278, compared to $38,615 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$54,792
Family households
$70,278
Nonfamily households
$38,615
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$83,958
Married-couple families earn $83,958, compared to $52,788 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$70,278
Married-couple families
$83,958
Other family types
$52,788
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Stonewood
Median household and family income by household size in Stonewood, compared with peer geographies.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Total households 869 26,353 728,655
Household income by size
1-person $38,311 $33,095 $30,544
2-person $55,729 $72,474 $68,656
3-person $60,962 $92,705 $84,963
4-person $145,039 $123,547 $96,392
5-person $150,000 $99,118 $94,482
6-person $— $54,135 $89,368
7-person or more $— $56,250 $100,954
Total families 570 15,694 456,055
Family income by size
2-person $48,750 $69,239 $67,965
3-person $— $96,125 $85,004
4-person $145,547 $124,865 $98,088
5-person $— $88,398 $94,461
6-person $— $81,979 $91,486
7-person or more $— $51,458 $100,768
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

43.07%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.76%
of all household income
Top 20%
43.07%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.76% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.5 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$192,620
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.57%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.32%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $192,620 and hold 13.32% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.57%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
44.2%
$50K - $100K
31.2%
$100K - $150K
17.5%
$150K - $200K
5.4%
Over $200K
1.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

24.6%
of all households, 214 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Stonewood 24.6%
Harrison County 29%
West Virginia 27.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Stonewood
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Stonewood, compared with peer geographies.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Median household income $54,792 $60,377 $59,608
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.8% 4.8% 6.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 5% 5.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.5% 10.2% 9.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.1% 8.7% 9.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.3% 12.9% 12.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17% 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 15.8% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.6% 6.3%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 6.6% 5.9%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 24.9% 28.7% 30.3%
Share below $75,000 64.1% 58.6% 60%
Share above $100,000 24.6% 29% 27.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.37
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Stonewood 0.37
Harrison County 0.46
West Virginia 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$155,757
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Stonewood
$155,757
Harrison County
$209,601
West Virginia
$203,663
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Stonewood
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $31,980 $24,999 $23,813
Lower 20% $45,875 $48,795 $46,532
Middle 20% $71,022 $77,167 $74,888
Upper 20% $115,273 $124,266 $119,794
Top 5% threshold $166,326 $217,164 $212,468
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $20,811 $14,313 $12,593
Lower 20% $39,096 $37,080 $34,764
Middle 20% $57,385 $61,250 $59,871
Upper 20% $88,549 $98,585 $95,057
Top 20% $155,757 $209,601 $203,663
Top 5% $192,620 $357,770 $353,496
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.76% 3.4% 3.1%
Lower 20% 10.81% 8.81% 8.56%
Middle 20% 15.87% 14.55% 14.75%
Upper 20% 24.49% 23.43% 23.42%
Top 20% 43.07% 49.81% 50.17%
Top 5% 13.32% 21.25% 21.77%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Stonewood due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 824 White households (94.8% of all households), the median household income is $57,500.
Black
Among the 5 Black or African American households (0.6% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Stonewood
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Harrison County and West Virginia.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
All Residents $54,792 $60,377 $59,608
White $57,500 $60,841 $60,311
Black or African American $— $61,293 $42,737
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $19,663 $36,667
Asian $— $— $75,978
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $—
Some Other Race $— $55,385 $57,725
Two or more races (Multiracial) $15,250 $50,319 $51,244
Hispanic or Latino $— $61,528 $66,607
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8%
8% of residents, or 177 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Stonewood
8%
Harrison County
14.4%
West Virginia
16.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Stonewood
0%
Harrison County
2.4%
West Virginia
2.9%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

4.2%
4.2% of children under 18, or 25 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Stonewood
4.2%
Harrison County
18.8%
West Virginia
21.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

14%
14% of adults aged 65 and older, or 53 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Stonewood
14%
Harrison County
10.8%
West Virginia
12%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
Overall poverty rate 8% 14.4% 16.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 4.2% 18.8% 21.5%
Under 5 years 0% 27.8% 24%
5 to 17 years 4.5% 15.9% 20.7%
18 to 64 years 8.1% 14% 16.8%
18 to 34 years 4.1% 16.8% 21%
35 to 64 years 9.2% 12.6% 14.6%
65 years and over 14% 10.8% 12%
Poverty by sex
Male 3.7% 12.2% 15.1%
Female 12.6% 16.4% 18.3%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.4% 2.9%
Worked part time or part year 23.3% 12.6% 20.6%
Did not work 15.8% 24.3% 24.9%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

8.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.4%
Family
3.7%
Nonfamily
17.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

3.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
3.7%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
14.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Stonewood
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 3.7% 9.4% 12%
Householder under 25 years 0% 9.9% 35%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 16% 17.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6% 6.6% 9.8%
Householder 65 years and over 8% 5.7% 7.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.4% 21.1% 25.7%
Householder under 25 years —% 12% 43.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 18.1% 20.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15.1% 30.1% 30.3%
Householder 65 years and over 21.6% 17.3% 21.8%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.5% of White residents, or 125 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
12.5% of Black or African American residents, or 5 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Stonewood
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Stonewood and peer geographies.
Stonewood Harrison County West Virginia
All Residents 8% 14.4% 16.7%
White 6.5% 13.5% 16%
Black or African American 12.5% 24.8% 26.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11.1% 39.5% 26.2%
Asian —% 5.1% 12.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 34%
Some Other Race 0% 15.7% 20.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 26.4% 28.3% 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 9.3% 18.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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