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The Institute CDP(1) had a population of 521 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Institute ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Institute is located at latitude 38.3837 and longitude -81.7654 in Kanawha County. Kanawha County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
The Institute Census Designated Place is located within District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Kanawha County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 521 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,832 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,315 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,940 |
| Median Home Value | $0 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 180 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 84 (46.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 48 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 (26.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 132 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 38 (28.8%) |
The table below compares Institute to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 218 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 62 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 322 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 373 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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