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Northfork

West Virginia · 231 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 $20,750. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 288 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,900. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−55%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+17%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1162754355957541990201020202024Northfork
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,538
+5%since 2000
from $10,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(77)
Black60.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(135)
Diversity Score
58
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−72.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfork, West Virginia?

Northfork, West Virginia has about 231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northfork, West Virginia earns about $20,750 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 $23,900.

How educated are people in Northfork, West Virginia?

About 4.0% 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 50.4% 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 467 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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

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