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Beech Bottom

West Virginia · 553 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 $42,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,100. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−9%since 2000
from 606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3884925977018051990201020202024Beech Bottom
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,814
+48%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(521)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.9%(16)
Diversity Score9.8%(54)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

Beech Bottom, West Virginia has about 553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beech Bottom, West Virginia earns about $42,500 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 $49,100, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Bottom, West Virginia?

About 8.2% 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 24.0% 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 130 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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