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Harman

West Virginia · 143 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Harman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
+13%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+15%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
621402192983761990201020202024Harman
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,429
−23%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+136%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.1%(4)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harman, West Virginia?

Harman, West Virginia has about 143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harman, West Virginia earns about $18,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harman, West Virginia expensive?

In Harman, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Harman, West Virginia?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harman, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harman, West Virginia?

About 34.0% of people in Harman, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harman, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harman, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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