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Fort Ashby

West Virginia · 1,380 residents · 3.312 sq mi
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Fort Ashby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
+2%since 2000
from 1,354 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
417 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K1K2K2K1990201020202024Fort Ashby
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,781
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,457
+68%since 2000
from $15,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,332)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,361)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(32)
Diversity Score
2
−9%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ashby, West Virginia?

Fort Ashby, West Virginia has about 1,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Ashby, West Virginia?

The typical household in Fort Ashby, West Virginia earns about $60,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Ashby, West Virginia expensive?

In Fort Ashby, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $180,300, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Ashby, West Virginia?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Ashby, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Ashby, West Virginia?

About 6.0% of people in Fort Ashby, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Ashby, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Ashby, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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