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Elizabeth

West Virginia · 994 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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Elizabeth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,114. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

994
+10%since 1990
from 900 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,101 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,903 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
−1%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4996958921K1K1990201020202024Elizabeth
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,114
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,704
+42%since 1990
from $8,948 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
37.7% rent
2.0
−24%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(986)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
0
−69%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

Elizabeth, West Virginia has about 994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, West Virginia earns about $25,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, West Virginia expensive?

In Elizabeth, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

About 23.8% of people in Elizabeth, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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