Census Bureau data for Appalachia town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Appalachia town
- What is the median household income in Appalachia town?
- The median household income in Appalachia town is $38,942 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Appalachia town?
- The poverty rate in Appalachia town is 24.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Appalachia town?
- $65,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Appalachia town?
- The median gross rent in Appalachia town is $665 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Appalachia town residents have a college degree?
- 15.6% of adults in Appalachia town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,612
Median Income
$38,942
Median Home Value
$65,500
Poverty Rate
24.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,388 (+41.3%)
Home Value:
+$6,800 (+11.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.0 pp (-31.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.5 pp (+40.5%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,612
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.6%
Black 6.9%
Two or More 10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,942
±$8,231
-$52,032 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$49,957
Median Family Income
$46,389
Poverty Rate
24.2%
+17.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
30.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
19.2%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
16.2%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
7.5%
$150–200k
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
857
Owner-Occupied
60.3%
Renter-Occupied
39.7%
Vacancy Rate
22.1%
Median Home Value
$65,500
-$295,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$665
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
37.0%
$50–100k
28.5%
$100–200k
14.6%
$200–300k
4.2%
$300–500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.1%
$500–1k
52.2%
$1–1.5k
8.9%
$1.5–2k
6.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
21.9%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
27.4%
3+
20.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
11.2%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.6%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
20.4%
2000–2009
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.6%
-25.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
28.1%
Less Than High School
7.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
+10.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.1%
Self-Employed
10.4%
Government Workers
23.1%
Private For-Profit
66.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.2%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Construction
11.0%
Transportation
8.0%
Public Admin
6.7%
Retail
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.1%
Prof. Services
3.3%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
2.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Food Prep
29.5%
Sales
15.3%
Construction
14.5%
Production
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.7 min
Drove Alone
83.9%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.1%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
668
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
33.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
12.2%
15–19
9.8%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
8.6%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
14.8%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
10.9%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 28.7%
Working age (18–64): 71.3%
65 and over: 15.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
38.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
69.9%
Has a Computer
90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023