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Moorefield

Virginia · 6,123 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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#46Fastest growingof 6,811+38.5%#53Most work-from-homeof 6,82639.5%#157Highest median household incomeof 6,818$205,257#267Highest median rentof 6,764$2,761
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Moorefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $800,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,123
+9%since 2023
from 5,598 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,390 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 4,928 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+2%since 2023
from 37.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K20202024Moorefield
20246K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(410)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.5%(522)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(445)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(464)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.9%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.2%(808)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4432%(1,960)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(739)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.5%(275)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.7%(409)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.6%(38)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,257
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,754 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,274
Unchangedsince 2023
from $77,513 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
+3%since 2023
from 0.266 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$800,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $802,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,761
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,706 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−2%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Moorefield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(1,716)
Black9.2%(515)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(740)
Asian43.4%(2,427)
Other3.6%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,740)
Black7.5%(462)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(865)
Asian42.6%(2,610)
Other7.3%(446)
Diversity Score
88
+2%since 2023
from 86 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(259)
Peruvian1.1%(66)
Spaniard0.7%(40)
Bolivian0.6%(39)
Colombian0.2%(15)
Argentine0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Asian Indian29.3%(1,791)
Chinese3.7%(225)
Vietnamese2.5%(154)
Pakistani1.9%(117)
Korean1.8%(113)
Kazakh1.5%(90)
Taiwanese0.9%(57)
Filipino0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German5.4%(333)
Irish5.3%(324)
American5.3%(322)
Italian2.3%(139)
English2.2%(137)
Ghanaian2.1%(130)
Arab2%(120)
Ukrainian1.6%(96)
Russian1.3%(77)
Scottish0.7%(45)
Swedish0.6%(38)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(25)
Czech0.3%(20)
Lebanese0.3%(17)
Egyptian0.3%(16)
Turkish0.3%(16)
French0.2%(15)
Welsh0.2%(15)
Romanian0.2%(14)
Norwegian0.2%(12)
West Indian0.2%(10)
Jamaican0.2%(10)
Guyanese0.1%(7)
Danish0.1%(6)
Iranian0.1%(6)
Slovak0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
−4%since 2023
from 34.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
39.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.5%(479)
Married71.3%(1,666)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.3%(193)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(452)
Married66%(1,589)
Widowed0.8%(19)
Divorced14.5%(348)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorefield, Virginia?

Moorefield, Virginia has about 6,123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moorefield, Virginia?

The typical household in Moorefield, Virginia earns about $205,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moorefield, Virginia expensive?

In Moorefield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $800,200, and the typical rent is about $2,761 a month.

How educated are people in Moorefield, Virginia?

About 67.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moorefield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moorefield, Virginia?

About 2.8% of people in Moorefield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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