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Bramwell

West Virginia · 276 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Bramwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−35%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+6%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
792283785276761990201020202024Bramwell
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,939
+41%since 2000
from $13,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−43%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(380)
Black9.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(237)
Black5.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score20.1%(55)
Diversity Score
20
−14%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bramwell, West Virginia?

Bramwell, West Virginia has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bramwell, West Virginia earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bramwell, West Virginia expensive?

In Bramwell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,000.

How educated are people in Bramwell, West Virginia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bramwell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bramwell, West Virginia?

About 18.5% of people in Bramwell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bramwell, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bramwell, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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