Carolina, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 411.
Males: 189  (46.2%)
Females: 222  (53.8%)
Median resident age:

33.1 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26563, 26591.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,009
Carolina:

$59,009
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,204

Carolina CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $157,015
Carolina:

$157,015
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $78,659; detached houses: $107,809; mobile homes: $25,511
March 2022 cost of living index in Carolina: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 38.8%
(40.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Carolina, WV (2022)
    • 17574.8%White alone
    • 2410.3%Black alone
    • 2410.3%Two or more races
    • 166.8%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: Austrian (27.3%), Italian (22.7%), English (20.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1200 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (68.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (275.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Idamay, WV (1.2 miles ),
Worthington, WV (1.4 miles),
Farmington, WV (1.6 miles ),
Rachel, WV (1.8 miles ),
Monongah, WV (1.8 miles ),
Enterprise, WV (2.0 miles ),
Mannington, WV (2.2 miles ),
Barrackville, WV (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.48 N, Longitude: 80.27 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Carolina, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carolina, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 40.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

40.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.148. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.148
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.14. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.14
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.3
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 0.00291. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00291
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Carolina-area historical tornado activity is slightly above West Virginia state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the Carolina place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 29.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carolina-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 38% 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 166.5 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 139.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 154.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 216.4 miles away from Carolina center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 212.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 163.5 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 Marion County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Carolina:

  • PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • ARBORS AT FAIRMONT (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • FAIRMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; FAIRMONT, WV)
  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carolina:

  • Fairmont State University (about 6 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 21 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 30 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 46 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 51 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 65 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 65 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Points of interest:

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Church in Carolina: Shiloh Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Carolina:

Marital status in Carolina, WV
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 21.4%

For population 25 years and over in Carolina:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carolina, WV (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,34473
Evangelical Protestant7,64955
Catholic5,8197
Other8733
Black Protestant7682
Orthodox251
None30,940-
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: 10
Marion County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Marion County:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

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

10.0%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

31.1%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marion County:

11.6%
State:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carolina:

  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carolina:

  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Carolina:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • $1,499,000Total costs
  • 10,650Total average daily traffic
  • 658Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,300Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Edward G Roach, Off Cr 15/8 (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: 109.1, Structure height: 54049 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Off Cr 15/8 (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: 109.1, Structure height: 54049 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Off Cr 15/8 (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: 109.1, Structure height: 54049 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Helens Run (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: 108.8, Structure height: 54049 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Helens Run (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: 108.8, Structure height: 54049 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • FA220, Off Cr 15/8 (Wv16890-B) (Lat: 39.484861 Lon: -80.269778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: WQXE712,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17865.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 02/12/2016, Expiration Date: 02/12/2026, Certifier: Steve Sharkey, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: AB8EA, Previous Call Sign: KB8SCJ, Licensee ID: L00232802, Grant Date: 02/22/2024, Expiration Date: 04/12/2034, Certifier: Delmas H Hartley, Registrant: Delmas H Hartley, 46 First Street, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: KB8SEJ, Licensee ID: L00232811, Grant Date: 02/24/2024, Expiration Date: 04/12/2034, Certifier: Peggy L Hartley, Registrant: Peggy L Hartley, 46 First Street, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: KB8SYE, Licensee ID: L00236807, Grant Date: 03/30/2024, Expiration Date: 06/22/2034, Certifier: Julie A Hartley, Registrant: Julie A Hartley, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: N8JYS, Licensee ID: L00244123, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 05/17/2034, Certifier: Delmas G Hartley, Registrant: Delmas G Hartley, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: KD8CMS, Licensee ID: L01092546, Grant Date: 12/08/2005, Expiration Date: 12/08/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2006, Certifier: Rocky D Hartley, Registrant: Rocky D Hartley, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: KB8SCJ, Previous Call Sign: KD8CMS, Licensee ID: L01092546, Grant Date: 02/24/2016, Expiration Date: 04/11/2026, Certifier: Rocky D Hartley, Registrant: Rocky D Hartley, Carolina, WV 26563

  • Call Sign: KD8NPQ, Licensee ID: L01560617, Grant Date: 03/09/2020, Expiration Date: 04/09/2030, Certifier: Joey G Hartley, Registrant: Joey G Hartley, 56 1st St, Carolina, WV 26563


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carolina, WV
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 17.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carolina, WV
  • 71.1%Electricity
  • 28.9%Utility gas


Carolina compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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