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Northfork

West Virginia · 429 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Northfork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 10% 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 $36,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−17%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+7%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1162754355957541990201020202024Northfork
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,835
+28%since 2000
from $10,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.2%
−63.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+104%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(229)
Black53.6%(278)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(181)
Black56.9%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score62.7%(269)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+110%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% 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
25.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfork, West Virginia?

Northfork, West Virginia has about 429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northfork, West Virginia earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfork, West Virginia expensive?

In Northfork, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Northfork, West Virginia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northfork, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfork, West Virginia?

About 45.9% of people in Northfork, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfork, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfork, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 269 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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