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Crooked Creek

West Virginia · 517 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 158 residents. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−23%since 2023
from 675 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
909 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+28%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
23335347459571520202024Crooked Creek
2024517
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,815
−11%since 2023
from $18,903 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+6%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$40,700
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(121)
Diversity Score
23
+19%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
29.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
70.7%
+33.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
33.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
70.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
45.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% 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 Crooked Creek, West Virginia?

Crooked Creek, West Virginia has about 517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Crooked Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Crooked Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $40,700.

How educated are people in Crooked Creek, West Virginia?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crooked Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crooked Creek, West Virginia?

About 33.7% of people in Crooked Creek, 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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