Northfork, WV

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    2024 Population
    169
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    51.3
    18.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.2%
    61.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,208
    6.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $33,700
    5.87% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    67
    1.47% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Northfork, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Northfork, WV are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Northfork, WV was $33,700, and the homeownership rate was 91.5%.

    Most people in Northfork, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Northfork, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Northfork, WV is home to a population of 169 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Northfork, WV residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (118 people) in Northfork, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 White (Non-Hispanic) and 1 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Northfork, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Northfork, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northfork, WV
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      118 ± 72
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      50 ± 39
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1 ± 2

    In 2024, there were 2.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (118 people) in Northfork, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 White (Non-Hispanic) and 1 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Northfork, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    1 ± 19

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Northfork, WV.

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    Health

    96.9% of the population of Northfork, WV has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 37.4% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 9.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 27% were men and 73% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 1.23% under 18 years, 33.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 27% were men and 73% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.07%
    Uninsured
    38.7%
    Employer Coverage
    37.4%
    Medicaid
    11.7%
    Medicare
    9.2%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northfork, WV grew by 3.14% from 2.97% to 3.07%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northfork, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Northfork, WV employs 67 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Northfork, WV were Public Administration (25 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (10 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,705) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,417).

    Employment

    Occupations

    67
    2024 Value
    ± 94
    −1.47%
    1 Year decline
    ± 196%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Northfork, WV declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 68 employees to 67 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northfork, WV, are Community & Social Service Occupations (18 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (11 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northfork, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    67
    2024 Value
    ± 94
    −1.47%
    1 Year decline
    ± 196%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Northfork, WV declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 68 employees to 67 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northfork, WV, are Public Administration (25 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (10 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northfork, WV, though some of these residents may live in Northfork, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $31,818
    Median earning men ± $36,782
    $41,042
    Median earning women ± $20,417

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,705).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.583%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Northfork, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Northfork, WV was $33,700 in 2024, which is 0.101 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $35,800 to $33,700, a 5.87% decrease. The homeownership rate in Northfork, WV is 91.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Northfork, WV have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northfork, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $33,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,135
    $65
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$52

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northfork, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northfork, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,208
    Median Household Income
    ± $41,265
    71
    Number of Households
    ± 48

    In 2024, the median household income of the 71 households in Northfork, WV grew to $50,208 from the previous year's value of $47,143.

    The following chart displays the households in Northfork, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Northfork, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
    3. Carpooled (10.4%)

    In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Northfork, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Northfork, WV have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Northfork, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Northfork, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Northfork, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northfork, WV have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northfork, WV (33 out of 163 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northfork, WV is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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