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Birch River (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

New Hope Church Rd
Barnett Run Rd
Candlewood Rd
Homestead Ln
River Bend Rd
Trace Fork Rd

Population of Birch River, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)222.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.38% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-29.31% (-34)
Rank in State379th
Rank in Country27174th

The population of Birch River, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 82. This is a decrease of -2.38% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Birch River by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Birch River by Age

Birch River Population Pyramid 2022
Birch River Median Age
26.8
Total
11.8
Male
36.5
Female
Birch River Sex Ratio
67.24%
78
Male
32.76%
38
Female
Birch River Age Dependency Ratio
26.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
92.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Birch River Adults
67
Adults
(14 of whom are seniors) in Birch River.

Population of Birch River by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Birch River

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 50%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 34.62%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 81.58%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Birch River

While the overall poverty rate of Birch River is 50%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (81.58%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (34.62%).

Poverty Rate of Birch River by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
100%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Birch River by Education

100%
Less Than 9th Grade
56.25%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Birch River

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Birch River

The most common language spoken in Birch River is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Birch River by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Birch River, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Birch River by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree00%
Some College710.45%
High School Graduate4871.64%
9th to 12th Grade1217.91%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Employment of Birch River by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Birch River by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
22.4%
Employment Rate
48.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Birch River by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Birch River

Marriage Rates

  • 20.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 38.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 0%

    Female Marriage Rate

Birch River Marriage

In Birch River, 38.9% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 15-19, while males are more likely to be married at age 20-34.

Households and Families of Birch River

Birch River Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Birch River Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
82.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Birch River by Type

3.35
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned