Ranson corporation, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,588
Population
690/sq mi density
$86,378
Median Income
$36,285 per capita
$220,700
Home Value
$396,988 Zillow
$1,520
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,378 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $1,520/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,588
Census 2023
Population Density
690
per square mile
Land Area
3.1
square miles (8.1 km²)
Median Age
37.8 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.1%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.5%
Spanish
11.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.4%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.7%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.9%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.1%
6% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,588 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 690 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.5% |
| Female | 56.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
Language
| English Only | 86.5% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.4% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 12.7% |
| Health Insurance | 90.9% |
| Uninsured | 9.1% |
| Broadband Access | 93.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |