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Delbarton

West Virginia · 422 residents · 1.987 sq mi
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Delbarton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,140. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
422
−11%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+28%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2065889711K2K1990201020202024Delbarton
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,140
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,451
+29%since 2000
from $11,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(465)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.6%(19)
Diversity Score12.3%(52)
Diversity Score
12
+1056%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−17%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delbarton, West Virginia?

Delbarton, West Virginia has about 422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delbarton, West Virginia earns about $28,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delbarton, West Virginia expensive?

In Delbarton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Delbarton, West Virginia?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Delbarton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delbarton, West Virginia?

About 34.7% of people in Delbarton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delbarton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Delbarton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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