Nitro, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,498
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
19.3%
Median Home
$104,000
Median Income
$43,564
Median Rent
$700
Nitro SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Nitro, WV Crime Report
184
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,914.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nitro / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 184 | 2,914.2 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 95.0 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 95.0 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 178 | 2,819.1 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 142.5 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 163 | 2,581.6 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 95.0 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
Nitro, WV Cost Of Living
84
Nitro's Overall Cost Of Living
Nitro's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Nitro | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
Nitro, WV Photos
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Rankings for Nitro in West Virginia
Map Of Nitro, WV
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Population over time in Nitro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,498 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 6,201 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 6,534 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,505 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 6,711 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 6,860 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 7,040 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 7,198 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 7,343 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nitro
| Race | Nitro | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Nitro
| Gender | Nitro | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nitro for adults over 25
| Education | Nitro | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Nitro, West Virginia
| Income | Nitro | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
