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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrisville

West Virginia · 1,842 residents · 1.584 sq mi
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Harrisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,300. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,842
+1%since 1990
from 1,827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
+8%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harrisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,778 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,158
+50%since 1990
from $10,097 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,818)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,808)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.6%(47)
Diversity Score
3
+72%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+5%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisville, West Virginia?

Harrisville, West Virginia has about 1,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrisville, West Virginia earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisville, West Virginia expensive?

In Harrisville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisville, West Virginia?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisville, West Virginia?

About 22.4% of people in Harrisville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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