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Comfort

West Virginia · 220 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Comfort is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
+11%since 2023
from 199 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
−17%since 2023
from 57.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
117222327431536201020202024Comfort
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,222
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,775
+18%since 2023
from $31,915 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−37%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance37%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical37%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing28%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
59.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
Female
49.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comfort, West Virginia?

Comfort, West Virginia has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Comfort, West Virginia earns about $97,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Comfort, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Comfort, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comfort, West Virginia?

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

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