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Friendly

West Virginia · 101 residents · 0.101 sq mi
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Friendly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% 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
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−36%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+25%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62891171441711990201020202024Friendly
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$8,423
−45%since 2000
from $15,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+213%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(90)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.8%(30)
Diversity Score50.7%(51)
Diversity Score
51
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.2%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendly, West Virginia?

Friendly, West Virginia has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friendly, West Virginia earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendly, West Virginia expensive?

In Friendly, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $80,800.

How educated are people in Friendly, West Virginia?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Friendly, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendly, West Virginia?

About 39.8% of people in Friendly, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friendly, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Friendly, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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