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Big Creek

West Virginia · 210 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 39 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $140,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
−16%since 2023
from 249 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
361 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+1%since 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
37147257367477201020202024Big Creek
2024210
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$49,090
+2%since 2023
from $48,167 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+8%since 2023
from 0.356 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
45.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Creek, West Virginia?

Big Creek, West Virginia has about 210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Big Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Big Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $140,400.

How educated are people in Big Creek, West Virginia?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Big Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Creek, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Big Creek, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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