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Comfort

West Virginia · 320 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Comfort is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,818. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 166 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 91% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
+108%since 2019
from 154 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
+108%since 2019
from 153 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+13%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
117222327431536201020202024Comfort
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,818
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,766
+28%since 2019
from $21,679 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance35.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical35.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information27.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+29.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
7.9% rent
Afford Score
0.8
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(306)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(29)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+15%since 2019
from 29.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% 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
40.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
Female
59.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comfort, West Virginia?

Comfort, West Virginia has about 320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Comfort, West Virginia earns about $91,818 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 $76,000.

How educated are people in Comfort, West Virginia?

About 16.0% 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 6.7% of people in Comfort, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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