Capon Bridge, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 497, Capon Bridge'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

Capon Bridge is a small community located in West Virginia, within Hampshire County. The total population is 497. It ranks as the 230th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Capon Bridge is 31.9 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 34.8% of the population under 18, Capon Bridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Capon Bridge is $64,306. This is 8% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $251,600. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Capon Bridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Capon Bridge, 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.