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Beaver

West Virginia · 1,129 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 $27,435. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 249 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,100. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,129
−18%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5288021K1K2K1990201020202024Beaver
2024695
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,435
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,984
+38%since 2000
from $16,694 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,023)
Black1.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(186)
Diversity Score38.3%(433)
Diversity Score
38
+915%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, West Virginia?

Beaver, West Virginia has about 1,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaver, West Virginia earns about $27,435 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver, West Virginia?

About 13.7% 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 7.8% 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 115 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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