Big Creek, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Big Creek, West Virginia had a total population of 210, the 332nd largest community in West Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Big Creek Quick Facts
How Big Creek Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 249 | 210 | -15.7% |
| Median home value | $148,500 | $140,400 | -5.5% |
How Big Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Big Creek Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Logan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory | 1,417 | $101,546 | 11.6% | $106,300 |
| Logan | 1,294 | $29,832 | 44.5% | $84,700 |
| Mount Gay-Shamrock | 1,166 | $51,740 | 27.6% | $84,100 |
| Man | 1,049 | $60,000 | 12.5% | $154,200 |
| Chapmanville | 928 | $41,369 | 23.6% | $130,000 |
| Accoville | 916 | $36,737 | 39.1% | $84,600 |
| McConnell | 818 | N/A | 48.5% | N/A |
| Robinette | 706 | $25,679 | 28.5% | $70,400 |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | 3.3% | $112,400 |
| Bruno | 638 | N/A | 4.9% | $251,700 |
Cities Similar to Big Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 211 | N/A | N/A | 25.0% | 13.7% |
| Ellenboro | 209 | $52,917 | $118,200 | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| Elk Garden | 212 | $61,250 | $91,000 | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Wolf Summit | 213 | $33,750 | $117,300 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Van | 214 | $75,000 | $52,900 | 3.0% | 12.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Big Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Big Creek is a small community located in West Virginia, within Logan County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 332nd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Big Creek is 40.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. 27.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Big Creek. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Big Creek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $140,400. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $162,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Big Creek was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 54.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Big Creek, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Big Creek, West Virginia?
Big Creek, West Virginia has a population of 210 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Big Creek, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Big Creek — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Big Creek, WV?
The ACS sample for Big Creek recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Big Creek, West Virginia?
Big Creek's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Big Creek, WV?
The median home value in Big Creek is $140,400.
How educated is Big Creek, West Virginia?
7.2% of adults (25+) in Big Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.