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Beards Fork

West Virginia · 127 residents · 1.682 sq mi
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Beards Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,625. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 46 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

127
−27%since 2019
from 173 in 2019
2010 – 2024
76 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 103 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
60.9
+13%since 2019
from 53.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
055109164219201020202024Beards Fork
202446
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,813 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
$15,513
+7%since 2019
from $14,519 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−51.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services76.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration76.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

75.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
24.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic22%(38)
Black78%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(78)
Black32.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(75)
59
+37%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
47.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
23.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

25.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
74.5%
+30.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Beards Fork, West Virginia?

Beards Fork, West Virginia has about 127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beards Fork, West Virginia?

The typical household in Beards Fork, West Virginia earns about $23,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Beards Fork, West Virginia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beards Fork, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beards Fork, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Beards Fork, West 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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