Moorefield is a town located in Hardy County West Virginia. Moorefield has a 2024 population of 2,480. Moorefield is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,508 in 2020.
The average household income in Moorefield is $59,416 with a poverty rate of 13.38%. The median age in Moorefield is 44.3 years: 44.5 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moorefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,149 | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 638 | 21.61% |
| Other race | 138 | 4.67% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,224 | 2.41 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 588 | 1.35 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 359 | 2.7 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 145 | 4.42 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
| Male | 132 | 4.17 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 9.44% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 3.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,132 | 50.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 4.45% |
| Some College | 446 | 19.86% |
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 | 1,536 | 1,344 | 148 |
| Black | 545 | 443 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 135 | 8 |
| Other Race | 125 | 107 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $60,521 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $24,718 | $40,377 | $23,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,440 | $27,143 | $26,314 |
| Overall | $30,373 | $36,466 | $24,201 |
| Some College | $38,716 | $38,723 | $38,676 |
$30,373
Average Earnings
$36,466
Average Male
$24,201
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.67% of Moorefield residents speak only English, while 8.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,091 | 365 | 17.46% |
| Other | 138 | 20 | 14.49% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 17 | 6.83% |
13.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
14.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moorefield is White, with 17.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moorefield is Hispanic, with 6.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.45% |
| Some College | 14.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.95% |
| High School | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.69% |
| Male Employed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 4.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,321 | $66,816 |
| Households | $47,308 | $59,416 |
| Married Families | $81,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,073 | $39,292 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 7.55% |
| Black | 77 | 14.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
50.95%
Born in Moorefield
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
95.77% of Moorefield residents were born in the United States, with 50.95% having been born in West Virginia. 3.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,445 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 2,452 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 2,459 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 2,466 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 2,473 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,480 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,487 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 2,490 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 2,477 | -31 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 2,508 | 73 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2,435 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 2,432 | -26 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 2,458 | -19 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 2,477 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 2,485 | -33 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 2,518 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,530 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,515 | -30 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 2,545 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,555 | 0 | 0% |