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Deep Water

West Virginia · 280 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Deep Water has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 218 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+352%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
+352%vs 2011
vs 70 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+35%vs 2011
vs 33.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1199188276365201020202024Deep Water
2024104
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$27,586
−4%vs 2011
vs $28,831 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+62%vs 2011
vs 0.255 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food20%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+17.7 ptsvs 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
1.3
−29%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(28)
Black54.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(218)
Black18.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(109)
Diversity Score
39
−37%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+17.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.0%
−54.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.0%
+30.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
44.6%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
+26.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
+20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
Female
63.2%
−20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deep Water, West Virginia?

Deep Water, West Virginia has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deep Water, West Virginia?

The typical household in Deep Water, West Virginia earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deep Water, West Virginia expensive?

In Deep Water, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,800.

How educated are people in Deep Water, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Deep Water, West Virginia?

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

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