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Lumberport

West Virginia · 648 residents (2025 est.) · 0.503 sq mi
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Lumberport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 234 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,100. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−25%since 2000
from 937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,398 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+37%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:648 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6428251K1K1K1990201020202024Lumberport
2024703
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,669
+185%since 2000
from $13,904 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+5%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+64%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(925)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(34)
Diversity Score17.1%(120)
Diversity Score
17
+816%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.0%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
29.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberport, West Virginia?

Lumberport, West Virginia has about 703 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lumberport, West Virginia earns about $47,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumberport, West Virginia expensive?

In Lumberport, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $126,100.

How educated are people in Lumberport, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lumberport, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumberport, West Virginia?

About 6.5% of people in Lumberport, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumberport, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumberport, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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