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Moorefield

West Virginia · 2,544 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 $24,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,700. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,544
+7%since 2000
from 2,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Moorefield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,886
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,178 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,609
−7%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+81%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,903)
Black7.7%(196)
Hispanic / Latino11%(281)
Asian4.7%(120)
Other1.5%(38)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,327)
Diversity Score
52
+201%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorefield, West Virginia?

Moorefield, West Virginia has about 2,544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moorefield, West Virginia earns about $24,886 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 $105,700, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Moorefield, West Virginia?

About 9.2% 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 23.0% 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 396 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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