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Glen Fork

West Virginia · 487 residents · 3.07 sq mi
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Glen Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,695. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 353 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+263%vs 2011
vs 134 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
+263%vs 2011
vs 44 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−43%vs 2011
vs 67.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
83235388540692201020202024Glen Fork
2024411
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,695
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,988 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$28,378
+46%vs 2011
vs $19,413 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.277 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing28.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−63.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+2%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(477)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.3%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.6%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Fork, West Virginia?

Glen Fork, West Virginia has about 487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Fork, West Virginia?

The typical household in Glen Fork, West Virginia earns about $29,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Fork, West Virginia expensive?

In Glen Fork, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,600.

How educated are people in Glen Fork, West Virginia?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Fork, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Fork, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Glen Fork, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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