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Harpers Ferry

West Virginia · 286 residents · 0.535 sq mi
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Harpers Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,900. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 80% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−7%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+10%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852302753203651990201020202024Harpers Ferry
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,098
+72%since 2000
from $29,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+47%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(266)
Black4.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(34)
Diversity Score34.3%(98)
Diversity Score
34
+58%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia earns about $69,167 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 $321,900, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia?

About 74.6% 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 2.0% 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 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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