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CITY · 2010 ACS

Big Creek

West Virginia · 237 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Big Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,423. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 127 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+115%vs 2011
vs 110 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
408 / sq mi
+115%vs 2011
vs 189 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+9%vs 2011
vs 38.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
37147257367477201020202024Big Creek
2024210
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,063 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2017
Per capita income
$16,233
+19%vs 2011
vs $13,589 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.162
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.194 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing15.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−30.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−67.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(227)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(24)
Diversity Score
10
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
43.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Creek, West Virginia?

Big Creek, West Virginia has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Creek, West Virginia?

The typical household in Big Creek, West Virginia earns about $49,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Big Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,800.

How educated are people in Big Creek, West Virginia?

About 29.5% 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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