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Harpers Ferry

West Virginia · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 0.535 sq mi
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Harpers Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $529,100. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
+14%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+22%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1852302753203651990201020202024Harpers Ferry
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,587
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,164
+106%since 2000
from $29,638 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−17%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$529,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,859
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+48.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+43%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(275)
Black8.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(337)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score9.1%(32)
Diversity Score
9
−58%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has about 350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

The typical household in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia earns about $116,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harpers Ferry, West Virginia expensive?

In Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $529,100, and the typical rent is about $1,859 a month.

How educated are people in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

About 61.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

About 2.3% of people in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harpers Ferry, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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