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Ravenswood, WV


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Ravenswood, West Virginia

Ravenswood, West Virginia, in Jackson county, is 42 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 96 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is home to some 4,031 residents.

The People and Families of Ravenswood

In Ravenswood, about 58% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Ravenswood than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ravenswood had a median family income of $37,416.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ravenswood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ravenswood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Ravenswood was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ravenswood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Ravenswood, WV

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men47
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone74
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime75

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