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Deep Water

West Virginia · 183 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Deep Water has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has fallen 42% since 2019, a loss of 130 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−42%since 2019
from 313 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
207 / sq mi
−42%since 2019
from 354 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+7%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1199188276365201020202024Deep Water
2024104
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,689 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$7,747
−37%since 2019
from $12,336 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$51,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+27%since 2019
from 1.0 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85%(266)
Black15%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(128)
Black23.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.8%(89)
Diversity Score
49
+53%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% 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

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% 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
34.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% 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
44.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
55.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deep Water, West Virginia?

Deep Water, West Virginia has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deep Water, West Virginia earns about $42,813 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 $51,800.

How educated are people in Deep Water, West Virginia?

About 13.3% 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 68.7% of people in Deep Water, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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