What kinds of homes are in Ranson corporation, WV?

Name: Types of homes in Ranson corporation, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Ranson corporation, WV has 2,469 (±196) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 305 homes per square mile of land.

50.5% are detached single-family houses.

1.8% are in buildings of two to four units.

13.7% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 2,469 (±196)
Detached houses: 50.5%
2–4 unit buildings: 1.8%
5+ unit buildings: 13.7%

Homes in Ranson corporation by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Ranson corporation	Jefferson County	West Virginia	United States
Single-family, detached	50.5% (±6.1 points)	77.4%	70.9%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	24.9% (±6.0 points)	7.6%	2.7%	6.2%
2 units	1.6% (±1.4 points)	0.9%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.2% (±0.3 points)	2.3%	2.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	4.4% (±3.3 points)	2.0%	2.9%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	8.1% (±3.9 points)	2.1%	1.8%	4.3%
20 or more units	1.2% (±1.5 points)	0.8%	3.1%	10.3%
Mobile home	9.1% (±5.2 points)	7.0%	13.6%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In Ranson corporation, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Jefferson County (4.9%).

It is also higher than in West Virginia (7.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Ranson corporation

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ranson corporation
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Ranson corporation	—	13.7% (±5.3 points)	—
Charles Town	3.2 mi	9.4% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Shenandoah Junction	3.6 mi	0.0% (±16.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bolivar	7.1 mi	9.4% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Harpers Ferry	7.6 mi	0.0% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Shannondale	7.8 mi	0.0% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Shepherdstown	9.4 mi	16.3% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Inwood	9.7 mi	2.0% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Martinsburg	11 mi	18.1% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shannondale, WV (0.0%), Inwood, WV (2.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Jefferson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Shepherdstown	16.3% (±11.8 points)
2	Ranson corporation	13.7% (±5.3 points)
3 (tie)	Bolivar	9.4% (±5.5 points)
3 (tie)	Charles Town	9.4% (±3.8 points)
5 (tie)	Harpers Ferry	0.0% (±27.5 points)
5 (tie)	Shannondale	0.0% (±3.5 points)
5 (tie)	Shenandoah Junction	0.0% (±16.5 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Ranson corporation

How many homes are in Ranson corporation?

Ranson corporation, WV has an estimated 2,469 (±196) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Ranson corporation houses or apartments?

50.5% are detached houses and 24.9% attached houses, while 15.5% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Ranson corporation?

1.8% of homes in Ranson corporation are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ranson corporation, West Virginia

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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