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Bath (Berkeley Springs)

West Virginia · 753 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Bath (Berkeley Springs) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
753
+14%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,241 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4996327658971K1990201020202024Bath (Berkeley Springs)
2024975
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,686
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,658
+45%since 2000
from $14,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
57.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+7%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(642)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(668)
Black1.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other1.6%(12)
Diversity Score16.9%(127)
Diversity Score
17
+202%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia?

Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia has about 753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia?

The typical household in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia earns about $42,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia expensive?

In Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia, the median home is worth about $156,000, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia?

About 7.8% of people in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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