Tornado is a CDP located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Tornado has a 2024 population of 1,200. Tornado is currently growing at a rate of 7.62% annually and its population has increased by 22.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 976 in 2020.
The average household income in Tornado is $87,908 with a poverty rate of 10.92%. The median age in Tornado is 34.3 years: 34.6 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tornado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 88.14% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.11% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 359 | 2.87 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 242 | 3.36 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 64 | 0 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Male | 30 | 2.3 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Female | 23 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 10.21% |
| High School Graduate | 209 | 30.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 7.25% |
| Some College | 149 | 22.04% |
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 | 623 | 537 | 147 |
| Asian | 32 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,688 | $58,542 | $70,852 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,359 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,781 | $38,214 | $33,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,185 | $57,569 | $34,964 |
| Some College | $34,621 | $0 | $27,813 |
$38,185
Average Earnings
$57,569
Average Male
$34,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Tornado residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 81 | 9.25% |
| Asian | 32 | 15 | 46.88% |
| Multiple | 84 | 13 | 15.48% |
10.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tornado is Asian, with 46.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tornado is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.65% |
| High School | 10.53% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.16% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,302 | $93,682 |
| Households | $79,952 | $87,908 |
| Married Families | $95,431 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
86.78%
Born in Tornado
96.21%
Native Born
3.79%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
96.21% of Tornado residents were born in the United States, with 86.78% having been born in West Virginia. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,200 | 85 | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 1,115 | 86 | 8.36% |
| 2022 | 1,029 | -17 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 1,046 | 70 | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 976 | -211 | -17.78% |
| 2019 | 1,187 | -24 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 1,211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,211 | -83 | -6.41% |
| 2016 | 1,294 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 1,280 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,287 | -261 | -16.86% |
| 2013 | 1,548 | 0 | 0% |