Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

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2020 Population

99,118

0.711% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.8

0.943% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.8%

4.25% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,687

6.22% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$135,700

5.19% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

37,939

0.506% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 99.1k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $53,687. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV declined from 99,828 to 99,118, a −0.711% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,544 to $53,687, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.752%), White (Hispanic) (0.632%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.477%).

1.19% of the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are Putnam Career and Technical Center (34 degrees awarded in 2020) and Strayer University-West Virginia (20 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was $135,700, and the homeownership rate was 80.6%. Most people in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV borders Jackson, Wetzel, Roane, Braxton, Ritchie, Tyler, Gilmer & Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Huntington City PUMA, WV, Charleston City PUMA, WV, Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV, and Logan, Mingo, Wyoming & McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States West Virginia

Diversity

Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 99.1k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.857% of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (849 people).

In 2020, there were 54.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.2k people) in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 745 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (428 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (162 households), and Greek (98 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.2k ± 280
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 354
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
745 ± 224

0.857%

Hispanic Population

849 people

0.857% of the people in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (849 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
428 households (0.456%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
162 households (0.173%)
Greek
98 households (0.104%)

1.19% of the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 0.456% of the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.857%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

849 people

0.817%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

816 people

As of 2020, 0.857% of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV residents (849 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was 0.817%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9

In 2020, the median age of all people in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was 42.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
255 ± 392 people
Germany
116 ± 264 people
Honduras
96 ± 240 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was Philippines, the natal country of 255 Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Germany with 116 and Honduras with 96.

Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,447 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
950 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
758 ± 225

Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of West Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is $53,687. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $64,295, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $53,687 and $53,681.

Males in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,243. The income inequality in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV employs 37.9k people. The largest industries in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are Elementary & secondary schools (2,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,638 people), and Construction (2,613 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($127,090), Legal services ($124,247), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($97,157).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,687

2020 value

± $2,763

6.22%

1 Year Growth

± 6.45%

Households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have a median annual income of $53,687, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,544 in 2019, which represents a 6.22% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$65,428

Average Male Salary in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

± $9,410

$46,243

Average Female Salary in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

± $7,326

In 2020, full-time male employees in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

White
$50,117 ± $5,854
Black
$42,595 ± $64,017
Two or More Races
$37,507 ± $30,194

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV workers was White. These workers were paid 1.18 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV

In 2020, the income inequality in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.605% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $64,295, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $53,687 and $53,681.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV (14.6k out of 98.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,832 ± 968
Two Or More
379 ± 179
Black
281 ± 164

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

37.9k

2020 Value

0.506%

1 Year growth

± 0.506%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.506%, from 37.7k employees to 37.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,543 people), Cashiers (1,470 people), and Retail salespersons (1,220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,543 people), Cashiers (1,470 people), and Retail salespersons (1,220 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Mining machine operators (34.3 times higher than expected), Surveying & mapping technicians (6.99 times), and Chemical processing machine setters, operators, & tenders (5.83 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, by average salary, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($134,108), Chief executives & legislators ($117,427), and Financial managers ($114,204).

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.9k

2020 Value

0.506%

1 Year growth

± 0.506%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.506%, from 37.7k employees to 37.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,638 people), and Construction (2,613 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,638 people), and Construction (2,613 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV has an unusually high number of Coal mining (64.8 times higher than expected), Other general government & support (8.88 times), and Pipeline transportation (6.87 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, by average salary, are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($127,090), Legal services ($124,247), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($97,157).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$8.42B
Coal
$6.05B
Plastics/rubber
$5.79B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $8.42B, followed by Coal ($6.05B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.79B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$65.6B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

74.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $65.6B. This is expected to increase 74.3% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$9.85B
Pennsylvania
$5.83B
Virginia
$3.98B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $9.85B, followed by Pennsylvania with $5.83B and Virginia and $3.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%). The most partisan county was Grant County, WV with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of West Virginia.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for West Virginia

68.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in West Virginia

Grant County, WV
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wyoming County, WV
85.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mingo County, WV
85.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in West Virginia was Grant County, WV with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV awarded 54 degrees. The student population of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is skewed towards women, with 77 male students and 268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are White (42 and 77.8%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 5.56%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are Putnam Career and Technical Center (34 and 63%) and Strayer University-West Virginia (20 and 37%).

The most popular majors in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV are General Business (12 and 22.2%), Electrician (7 and 13%), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (6 and 11.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
7 degree-majorss awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
6 degree-majorss awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
5 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was Electrician with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Putnam Career and Technical Center
34 degrees awarded
Strayer University-West Virginia
20 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was Putnam Career and Technical Center with 34 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 31 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, which is 1.35 times more than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was White students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 5.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV was $135,700 in 2020, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $129,000 to $135,700, a 5.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is 80.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$135,700

2020 Median

± $7,159

$129,000

2019 Median

± $5,467

In 2020, the median property value in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV grew to to $135,700 from the previous year's value of $129,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,687

Median Household Income

± $2,763

38.7k

Number of Households

± 1,528

In 2020, the median household income of the 38.7k households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV grew to $53,687 from the previous year's value of $50,544.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

80.6%

2020 Homeownership

79.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 80.6% of the housing units in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.18% of the workforce in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (7.15%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)

In 2020, 85.3% of workers in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.15%) and those who worked at home (4.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.5% of the population of Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 8.35% on non-group plans, and 2.46% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1760 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 726 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mingo County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.1%). Additionally, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

$3,917

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,557

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,268

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.49%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

8.35%

Non-Group

2.46%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV declined by 5.74% from 5.82% to 5.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.