Brush Fork is a CDP located in Mercer County West Virginia. Brush Fork has a 2024 population of 1,142. Brush Fork is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually but its population has increased by 11.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,025 in 2020.
The average household income in Brush Fork is $73,058 with a poverty rate of 20.45%. The median age in Brush Fork is 40.8 years: 47.7 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brush Fork was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,213 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 430 | 2.82 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Married | 252 | 3.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.1 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 47 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 33 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 14.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 284 | 39.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 11.77% |
| Some College | 128 | 17.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 624 | 146 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,729 | $46,705 | $47,875 |
| Some College | $47,688 | $0 | $47,833 |
$47,729
Average Earnings
$46,705
Average Male
$47,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Brush Fork residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,213 | 248 | 20.45% |
20.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
12%
Male Poverty Rate
27.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brush Fork is White, with 20.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brush Fork is White, with 20.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.94% |
| High School | 26.41% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 25.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $84,355 |
| Households | $51,364 | $73,058 |
| Married Families | $71,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 5.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.05%
Born in Brush Fork
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
98.76% of Brush Fork residents were born in the United States, with 80.05% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,142 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,146 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,150 | 267 | 30.24% |
| 2021 | 883 | -142 | -13.85% |
| 2020 | 1,025 | -189 | -15.57% |
| 2019 | 1,214 | -285 | -19.01% |
| 2018 | 1,499 | 254 | 20.4% |
| 2017 | 1,245 | -114 | -8.39% |
| 2016 | 1,359 | 222 | 19.53% |
| 2015 | 1,137 | -172 | -13.14% |
| 2014 | 1,309 | 156 | 13.53% |
| 2013 | 1,153 | -102 | -8.13% |
| 2012 | 1,255 | 238 | 23.4% |
| 2011 | 1,017 | -180 | -15.04% |
| 2010 | 1,197 | 0 | 0% |