Bolivar, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 1,012 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.2%
 
Males: 519  (51.3%)
Females: 493  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25425.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,836 (it was $42,375 in 2000)
Bolivar:

$78,836
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,072 (it was $20,969 in 2000)

Bolivar town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $253,181 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Bolivar:

$253,181
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $241,755; detached houses: $247,469; townhouses or other attached units: $168,148

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,459.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bolivar: 134.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.5%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 11.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bolivar, WV (2022)
    • 1,09986.5%White alone
    • 856.7%Two or more races
    • 675.3%Hispanic
    • 201.6%Black alone
    • 50.4%Asian alone

Races in Bolivar detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (18.4%), American (17.0%), Irish (13.0%), European (9.2%), German (8.5%), Italian (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 2,074 people per square mile   (low).

Bolivar, West Virginia map

45 residents are foreign born (1.6% Oceania, 0.9% Europe, 0.4% Asia).

This town:

3.5%
West Virginia:

1.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,576 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,295 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (19.1 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (48.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (146.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Harpers Ferry, WV (0.7 miles ),
Sandy Hook, MD (1.5 miles),
Dargan, MD (1.9 miles),
Garretts Mill, MD (2.0 miles ),
Yarrowsburg, MD (2.2 miles),
Shenandoah Junction, WV (2.3 miles ),
Corporation of Ranson, WV (2.5 miles ),
Charles Town, WV (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.32 N, Longitude: 77.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Bolivar, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bolivar, WV in 2022
Bolivar satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $174,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $139,200
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,400
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $78,400
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $57,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $79,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Bolivar, WV residents
Average permit cost in Bolivar, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+2.7%).
Most common industries in Bolivar, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.8%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Health care (3.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Bolivar, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Top executives (3.4%)
  • Carpenters (3.4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)

Average climate in Bolivar, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bolivar, West Virginia average temperatures Bolivar, West Virginia average precipitation Bolivar, West Virginia humidity Bolivar, West Virginia wind speed Bolivar, West Virginia snowfall Bolivar, West Virginia sunshine Bolivar, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 80.4. This is about average.

City:

80.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.64. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.64
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bolivar-area historical tornado activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 4% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.0 miles away from the Bolivar town center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 11/16/1989, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bolivar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 204.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 114.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 96.0 miles away from Bolivar center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from Bolivar center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bolivar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bolivar:

  • JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; RANSON, WV)
  • JEFFERSON MEM. HOSPITAL, D/P (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RANSON, WV)
  • WVUH-EAST HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CHARLES TOWN, WV)
  • WILLOW TREE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CHARLES TOWN, WV)
  • CANTERBURY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV)
  • PURCELLVILLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; PURCELLVILLE, VA)
  • REEDERS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)

Amtrak stations near Bolivar:

  • 1 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: MARTINSBURG (229 E. MARTIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bolivar:

  • American Public University System (about 7 miles; Charles Town, WV; Full-time enrollment: 43,829)
  • Shepherd University (about 9 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Frederick Community College (about 20 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 22 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Shenandoah University (about 25 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 33 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 35 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)

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Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bolivar:

Marital status in Bolivar, WV
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 46.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bolivar:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
West Virginia average:

11.1

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bolivar
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bolivar, WV (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,08337
Evangelical Protestant4,75627
Catholic4,6792
Other7295
Black Protestant3072
None35,944-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jefferson County:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Jefferson County:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
Jefferson County:

7.68 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jefferson County:

9.3%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

30.0%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.0%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

58.5%
State:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

60.3%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Bolivar:

28.0
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.4%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bolivar:

7.0%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bolivar:

7.0
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Bolivar:

34.7%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

64.7%
State:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.1%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bolivar, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$10,106$40,4240$0
Totals for Government 3$10,106$40,4240$0

Bolivar government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $185,000 ($182.81)
    Police Protection: $80,000 ($79.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($4.94)
    Transit Utilities: $3,000 ($2.96)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($1.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $185,000 ($182.81)

Bolivar government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($9.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($4.94)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($1.98)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $240,000 ($237.15)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($4.94)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($4.94)
  • Tax - Property: $97,000 ($95.85)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($5.93)

Bolivar government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $450,000 ($444.66)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bolivar:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMRE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bolivar:

  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • WUSQ-FM (102.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWRE (105.5 FM; BERRYVILLE, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Bolivar:

  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)

Bolivar fatal accident list:

May 22, 2003 04:19 PM, Us-340, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 4, 2000 02:12 PM, Us-340, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 1989 00:50 AM, 340, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 9, 1986 12:43 AM, 340, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.2mTotal length
  • $147,000Total costs
  • 2,001Total average daily traffic
  • 120Total average daily truck traffic
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$207,083
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$234,045
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$272,240
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9726.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$109,540
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 9726.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bolivar, WV
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bolivar, WV - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bolivar, WV
  • 83.4%Electricity
  • 8.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 2.2%Utility gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bolivar, WV
  • 70.8%Electricity
  • 21.5%Solar energy
  • 2.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Wood
  • 1.0%Utility gas
  • 1.0%No fuel used


Bolivar compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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