Northfork is a town located in McDowell County West Virginia. Northfork has a 2024 population of 200. Northfork is currently declining at a rate of -3.85% annually and its population has decreased by -13.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 230 in 2020.
The average household income in Northfork is $52,947 with a poverty rate of 52.04%. The median age in Northfork is 43.2 years: 41.5 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northfork was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 55.72% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 44.28% |
| 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 | 70 | 3.84 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 37 | 6.05 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 20 | 0 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 13 | 1.92 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.96
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 7.01% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 116 | 54.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.47% |
| Some College | 76 | 35.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 112 | 111 | 6 |
| White | 102 | 87 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $48,750 | $6,366 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $30,250 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.81% of Northfork residents speak only English, while 1.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 109 | 73.15% |
| Black | 120 | 31 | 25.83% |
52.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
63.33%
Male Poverty Rate
46.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northfork is White, with 73.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northfork is Black, with 25.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 75.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75% |
| High School | 49.14% |
| Some College | 27.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,500 | $58,986 |
| Households | $47,143 | $52,947 |
| Married Families | $70,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $28,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.2%
Labor Force Participation
30.6%
Employment Rate
29.2%
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
56.09%
Born in Northfork
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Northfork residents were born in the United States, with 56.09% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 163 | -8 | -4.68% |
| 2028 | 171 | -7 | -3.93% |
| 2027 | 178 | -7 | -3.78% |
| 2026 | 185 | -8 | -4.15% |
| 2025 | 193 | -7 | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 200 | -8 | -3.85% |
| 2023 | 208 | -6 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 214 | -7 | -3.17% |
| 2021 | 221 | -9 | -3.91% |
| 2020 | 230 | -106 | -31.55% |
| 2019 | 336 | -12 | -3.45% |
| 2018 | 348 | -8 | -2.25% |
| 2017 | 356 | -13 | -3.52% |
| 2016 | 369 | -13 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 382 | -11 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 393 | -10 | -2.48% |
| 2013 | 403 | -7 | -1.71% |
| 2012 | 410 | -9 | -2.15% |
| 2011 | 419 | -8 | -1.87% |
| 2010 | 427 | 0 | 0% |