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Harrisville

West Virginia · 1,631 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 $36,161. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,631
−11%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Harrisville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,161
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,466
+61%since 2000
from $15,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,808)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,552)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(98)
Diversity Score
6
+133%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisville, West Virginia?

Harrisville, West Virginia has about 1,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrisville, West Virginia earns about $36,161 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisville, West Virginia?

About 11.8% 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 26.6% of people in Harrisville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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