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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Milford

West Virginia · 502 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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West Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,477. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. Median home value is $45,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
−23%vs 2000
vs 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3985507028541K1990201020202024West Milford
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,477
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,112
−51%vs 2000
vs $16,527 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score9.5%(47)
Diversity Score
9
+721%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Milford, West Virginia?

West Milford, West Virginia has about 502 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Milford, West Virginia earns about $21,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Milford, West Virginia expensive?

In West Milford, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in West Milford, West Virginia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Milford, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Milford, West Virginia?

About 15.6% of people in West Milford, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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