Deep Water, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Deep Water, West Virginia had a total population of 104, the 384th 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 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Deep Water Quick Facts
How Deep Water 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 | 40 | 104 | +160.0% |
How Deep Water 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Deep Water Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Fayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 7,937 | $52,466 | 21.7% | $118,700 |
| Fayetteville | 2,817 | $67,623 | 10.3% | $184,000 |
| Mount Hope | 1,504 | $34,375 | 32.3% | $101,000 |
| Ansted | 1,140 | $38,375 | 27.2% | $68,700 |
| Gatewood | 605 | $76,351 | 0.7% | $109,600 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | 15.7% | N/A |
| Powellton | 479 | N/A | 16.5% | $70,900 |
| Gauley Bridge | 413 | $25,625 | 40.9% | $66,500 |
| Hilltop | 397 | $30,884 | 18.1% | $56,300 |
| Falls View | 372 | N/A | 51.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Deep Water
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 102 | $33,750 | $75,000 | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| Garten | 107 | $18,346 | $55,400 | 0.0% | 20.6% |
| Anawalt | 109 | $38,000 | N/A | 19.7% | 56.9% |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Reynoldsville | 111 | $103,229 | $103,100 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 104, Deep Water'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
Deep Water is a small community located in West Virginia, within Fayette County. The total population is 104. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Deep Water is 66.8 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 22.1% 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 Deep Water. 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 Deep Water, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Deep Water is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.3% vs 3.1%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Deep Water, 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 Deep Water, West Virginia?
Deep Water, West Virginia has a population of 104 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Deep Water, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Deep Water — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Deep Water, WV?
The ACS sample for Deep Water 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 Deep Water, West Virginia?
Deep Water's population is 56.7% White, 43.3% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Deep Water, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Deep Water — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Deep Water, West Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Deep Water hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.