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Moorefield

West Virginia · 2,655 residents (2025 est.) · 2.666 sq mi
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Moorefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,525
+6%since 2000
from 2,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+9%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,655 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moorefield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,178 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,581
+69%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−20%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,163)
Black6.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,646)
Black24.5%(619)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(247)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score63.2%(1,595)
Diversity Score
63
+265%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
12.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorefield, West Virginia?

Moorefield, West Virginia has about 2,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moorefield, West Virginia earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moorefield, West Virginia expensive?

In Moorefield, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Moorefield, West Virginia?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Moorefield, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moorefield, West Virginia?

About 8.1% of people in Moorefield, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moorefield, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Moorefield, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 377 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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