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Beaver

West Virginia · 1,308 residents · 4.357 sq mi
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Beaver has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,213. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
−5%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5288021K1K2K1990201020202024Beaver
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,213
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,863 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,586
+11%since 2000
from $16,694 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,274)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score7.4%(96)
Diversity Score
7
+95%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, West Virginia?

Beaver, West Virginia has about 1,308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaver, West Virginia earns about $41,213 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver, West Virginia?

About 13.1% 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 18.4% 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 64 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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