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Birch River

West Virginia · 86 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2019, a loss of 50 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−37%since 2019
from 136 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
−37%since 2019
from 370 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+63%since 2019
from 26.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
050101151202201020202024Birch River
20247
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,722
+38%since 2019
from $7,031 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information100%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(8)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
48.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
Female
32.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch River, West Virginia?

Birch River, West Virginia has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Birch River, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 50.0% of people in Birch River, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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