Ranson is a corporation located in Jefferson County West Virginia. Ranson has a 2024 population of 5,776. Ranson is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,466 in 2020.
The average household income in Ranson is $96,197 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in Ranson is 37.8 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ranson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,308 | 77.09% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 8.57% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 230 | 4.12% |
| Other race | 189 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,125 | 2.63 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 969 | 3.13 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.47 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 384 | 2.99 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 215 | 2.72 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 7.82% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 6.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 6.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,507 | 40.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 901 | 24.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,708 | 2,374 | 527 |
| Hispanic | 478 | 425 | 20 |
| Black | 333 | 333 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 189 | 19 |
| Asian | 113 | 19 | 3 |
| Other Race | 96 | 95 | 2 |
| Native American | 25 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $59,920 | $67,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,464 | $113,500 | $62,143 |
| High School Graduate | $32,342 | $45,904 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,500 | $50,200 | $46,300 |
| Overall | $45,795 | $55,568 | $37,474 |
| Some College | $45,782 | $70,179 | $37,500 |
$45,795
Average Earnings
$55,568
Average Male
$37,474
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.46% of Ranson residents speak only English, while 13.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,977 | 528 | 13.28% |
| Hispanic | 774 | 246 | 31.78% |
| Multiple | 479 | 137 | 28.6% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ranson is Hispanic, with 31.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ranson is White, with 13.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.89% |
| Some College | 9.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 95.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 82.61% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,690 | $103,549 |
| Households | $86,378 | $96,197 |
| Married Families | $104,866 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,548 | $71,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
364
Number of Veterans
297
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 9.16% |
| Black | 48 | 14.04% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.9%
Born in Ranson
90.55%
Native Born
9.45%
Foreign Born
7.1%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
90.55% of Ranson residents were born in the United States, with 26.9% having been born in West Virginia. 7.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,165 | 78 | 1.28% |
| 2028 | 6,087 | 78 | 1.3% |
| 2027 | 6,009 | 77 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 5,932 | 78 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 5,854 | 78 | 1.35% |
| 2024 | 5,776 | 77 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 5,699 | 32 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 5,667 | -68 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 5,735 | 269 | 4.92% |
| 2020 | 5,466 | 208 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 5,258 | 91 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 5,167 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 5,161 | 16 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 5,145 | 232 | 4.72% |
| 2015 | 4,913 | 83 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 4,830 | 158 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 4,672 | 78 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 4,594 | 62 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 4,532 | 121 | 2.74% |
| 2010 | 4,411 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,951 | 61 | 2.11% |
| 1990 | 2,890 | -3,275 | -53.12% |