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Comfort

West Virginia · 306 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Comfort is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,295. Population has fallen 39% since 2011, a loss of 194 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
306
−39%vs 2011
vs 500 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
−39%vs 2011
vs 498 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 36.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
117222327431536201020202024Comfort
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,295
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,565 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,084
−2%vs 2011
vs $24,459 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.242
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.241 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$115,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−45.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.6% in 2011
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−7%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(303)
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
11.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 26.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
44.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comfort, West Virginia?

Comfort, West Virginia has about 306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Comfort, West Virginia earns about $78,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Comfort, West Virginia expensive?

In Comfort, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $115,000.

How educated are people in Comfort, West Virginia?

About 11.9% 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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