Lumberport, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 703, Lumberport'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

Lumberport is a small community located in West Virginia, within Harrison County. The total population is 703. It ranks as the 184th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lumberport is 51.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lumberport is $47,917. This is 20% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lumberport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $126,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lumberport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lumberport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%.

Education

4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lumberport, 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.