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Beech Bottom

West Virginia · 523 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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Beech Bottom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,667. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
−14%since 2000
from 606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−2%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3884925977018051990201020202024Beech Bottom
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,667
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,650
+1%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+83%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(511)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

Beech Bottom, West Virginia has about 523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

The typical household in Beech Bottom, West Virginia earns about $30,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Bottom, West Virginia expensive?

In Beech Bottom, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Bottom, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

About 22.2% of people in Beech Bottom, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beech Bottom, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Beech Bottom, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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