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Birch River

West Virginia · 107 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Birch River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 31% since 2011, a loss of 49 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−31%vs 2011
vs 156 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
291 / sq mi
−31%vs 2011
vs 424 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
−24%vs 2011
vs 57.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,360 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$19,321
−10%vs 2011
vs $21,399 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.264 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$57,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2013
Owner-occupied
20.9%
−79.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2013
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Female
52.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
31.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch River, West Virginia?

Birch River, West Virginia has about 107 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birch River, West Virginia?

The typical household in Birch River, West Virginia earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birch River, West Virginia expensive?

In Birch River, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,000.

How educated are people in Birch River, West Virginia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Birch River, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birch River, West Virginia?

About 16.6% of people in Birch River, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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