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Berwind

West Virginia · 188 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Berwind has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,636. Population has fallen 51% since 2019, a loss of 196 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−51%since 2019
from 384 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
651 / sq mi
−51%since 2019
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+14%since 2019
from 49.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
82217353488623201020202024Berwind
2024127
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,636
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,146 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,733
+1%since 2019
from $12,658 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
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%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
16.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(156)
Black9.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.3%(46)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+62.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
Female
46.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwind, West Virginia?

Berwind, West Virginia has about 188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berwind, West Virginia earns about $23,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Berwind, West Virginia?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berwind, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwind, West Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in Berwind, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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