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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moorefield

West Virginia · 2,375 residents · 2.666 sq mi
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Moorefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,178. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,375
+11%since 1990
from 2,148 in 1990
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 806 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moorefield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,178
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,704
+33%since 1990
from $11,780 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
39.0% rent
2.3
−17%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,994)
Black6.8%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(365)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,163)
Black6.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score17.3%(411)
17
+2%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorefield, West Virginia?

Moorefield, West Virginia has about 2,375 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Moorefield, West Virginia earns about $24,178 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 $56,800, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Moorefield, West Virginia?

About 7.5% 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 21.4% 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 227 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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