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Beverly

West Virginia · 622 residents · 0.439 sq mi
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Beverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,800. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
−4%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956717488249011990201020202024Beverly
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,091
+22%since 2000
from $15,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.7%
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
$143,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+52%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(592)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score7.5%(47)
Diversity Score
8
+97%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beverly, West Virginia?

Beverly, West Virginia has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beverly, West Virginia earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beverly, West Virginia expensive?

In Beverly, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Beverly, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beverly, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beverly, West Virginia?

About 35.1% of people in Beverly, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beverly, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Beverly, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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