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Elizabeth

West Virginia · 823 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 $25,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,900. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823
−17%since 2000
from 994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+18%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4996958921K1K1990201020202024Elizabeth
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,113
+19%since 2000
from $12,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+56%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(986)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(808)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score5.9%(49)
Diversity Score
6
+2230%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

Elizabeth, West Virginia has about 823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, West Virginia earns about $25,417 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

About 15.2% 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 26.9% of people in Elizabeth, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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