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Elizabeth

West Virginia · 724 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 $23,098. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,900. The poverty rate of 49.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
724
−27%since 2000
from 994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,531 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 2,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+22%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4996958921K1K1990201020202024Elizabeth
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,098
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,910
+25%since 2000
from $12,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(669)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(11)
Diversity Score
1
+484%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

Elizabeth, West Virginia has about 724 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, West Virginia earns about $23,098 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 $70,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

About 15.4% 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 49.4% 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 176 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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