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West Milford

West Virginia · 630 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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West Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,526. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
630
−3%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3985507028541K1990201020202024West Milford
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,526
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,755
+38%since 2000
from $16,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(605)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(17)
Diversity Score
3
+140%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Milford, West Virginia?

West Milford, West Virginia has about 630 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Milford, West Virginia earns about $45,526 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in West Milford, West Virginia?

About 16.6% 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 10.3% of people in West Milford, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Milford, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Milford, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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