Corporation, WV

Ranson, West Virginia

As of the year 2000 census, 2,951 people lived in Ranson.

The People and Families of Ranson

In Ranson, about 44% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Ranson; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 18% of Ranson is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ranson had a median family income of $30,676.

Ranson Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Ranson are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Ranson, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Ranson, 85% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Ranson is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

Corporation strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Ranson, WV

Comparing Corporation to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Corporation Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Corporation Hospitals

JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
300 SOUTH PRESTON STREET
(304) 728-1600
Emergency Service: Yes

Corporation Colleges

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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