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Meadow Bridge

West Virginia · 324 residents · 0.401 sq mi
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Meadow Bridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
+1%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2913614315015711990201020202024Meadow Bridge
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,536
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,469
−8%since 2000
from $12,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$636
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+64%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score5.7%(18)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−22%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?

Meadow Bridge, West Virginia has about 324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?

The typical household in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia earns about $30,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Bridge, West Virginia expensive?

In Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?

About 31.4% of people in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadow Bridge, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadow Bridge, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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