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West Milford

West Virginia · 449 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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West Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 202 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−31%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3985507028541K1990201020202024West Milford
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,857
+50%since 2000
from $16,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score8%(36)
Diversity Score
8
+594%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Milford, West Virginia?

West Milford, West Virginia has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Milford, West Virginia earns about $53,750 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in West Milford, West Virginia?

About 23.5% 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 4.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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