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Beaver

West Virginia · 695 residents · 4.357 sq mi
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Beaver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,870. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 683 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,200. Households here earn about 48% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
695
−50%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5288021K1K2K1990201020202024Beaver
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,870
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,863 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,147
+21%since 2000
from $16,694 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−10%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+60%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,354)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.3%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, West Virginia?

Beaver, West Virginia has about 695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaver, West Virginia?

The typical household in Beaver, West Virginia earns about $30,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver, West Virginia expensive?

In Beaver, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $105,200.

How educated are people in Beaver, West Virginia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver, West Virginia?

About 14.5% of people in Beaver, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 549 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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