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Brush Fork

West Virginia · 1,065 residents · 1.901 sq mi
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Brush Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,519. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,065
−12%since 2019
from 1,214 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 639 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+29%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8211K1K1K2K201020202024Brush Fork
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,519
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,780 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,221
+7%since 2019
from $14,211 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing18.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $729 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(21)
Diversity Score4.2%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(985)
Black3.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(17)
Diversity Score15.3%(163)
Diversity Score
15
+261%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−1%since 2019
from 25.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
Female
54.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brush Fork, West Virginia?

Brush Fork, West Virginia has about 1,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brush Fork, West Virginia?

The typical household in Brush Fork, West Virginia earns about $34,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brush Fork, West Virginia expensive?

In Brush Fork, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Brush Fork, West Virginia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brush Fork, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brush Fork, West Virginia?

About 17.3% of people in Brush Fork, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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