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Mill Creek

West Virginia · 560 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Mill Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,352. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 15% 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 $86,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−15%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366086797508221990201020202024Mill Creek
2024659
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.9%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(32)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(48)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.1%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(22)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(64)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(72)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(82)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(65)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(37)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,352
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,031
+60%since 2000
from $11,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−27%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(536)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(34)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.3%(11)
Ancestry
German25.3%(213)
Irish8.9%(75)
American2.7%(23)
Swiss2.7%(23)
English1.4%(12)
Dutch1.1%(9)
French0.8%(7)
Hungarian0.4%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Swiss population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(80)
Married51.6%(144)
Widowed3.6%(10)
Divorced16.1%(45)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(41)
Married60.5%(150)
Widowed8.1%(20)
Divorced14.9%(37)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mill Creek, West Virginia?

Mill Creek, West Virginia has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill Creek, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mill Creek, West Virginia earns about $39,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mill Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Mill Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Mill Creek, West Virginia?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mill Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill Creek, West Virginia?

About 19.0% of people in Mill Creek, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mill Creek, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mill Creek, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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