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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beaver

West Virginia · 1,378 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 $25,863. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,378
+11%since 1990
from 1,244 in 1990
1990 – 2024
316 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 286 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−9%since 1990
from 43.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5288021K1K2K1990201020202024Beaver
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,863
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,694
+63%since 1990
from $10,260 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
23.8% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(26)
Asian1.1%(14)
Diversity Score7.7%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,354)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(13)
Diversity Score3.8%(52)
4
−51%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+100%since 1990
from 10.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, West Virginia?

Beaver, West Virginia has about 1,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beaver, West Virginia earns about $25,863 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 $55,100, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver, West Virginia?

About 7.7% 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 16.6% of people in Beaver, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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