Meadow Bridge, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Meadow Bridge, West Virginia had a total population of 504, the 224th largest town in West Virginia, with a median household income of $43,750, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Meadow Bridge Quick Facts
How Meadow Bridge 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 | 504 | 504 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $40,089 | $43,750 | +9.1% |
How Meadow Bridge 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+)
Meadow Bridge 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 |
| 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 |
| Kimberly | 357 | N/A | 69.5% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Meadow Bridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stollings | 505 | $43,491 | $66,600 | 11.1% | 20.4% |
| Dupont City | 501 | N/A | $190,900 | 21.6% | 19.6% |
| Crooked Creek | 517 | N/A | $40,700 | 25.3% | 33.7% |
| Windsor Heights | 491 | $42,270 | $58,600 | 14.0% | 27.7% |
| Cedar Grove | 489 | $44,952 | $90,700 | 4.6% | 18.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 504, Meadow 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
Meadow Bridge is a small community located in West Virginia, within Fayette County. The total population is 504. It ranks as the 224th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Meadow Bridge is 43.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Meadow Bridge is $43,750. This is 27% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Meadow Bridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Meadow Bridge was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.4% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
7.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 93.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Meadow 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?
Meadow Bridge, West Virginia has a population of 504 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Meadow Bridge, WV?
The median household income in Meadow Bridge is $43,750, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Meadow Bridge, WV?
The poverty rate in Meadow Bridge is 15.7%. This means approximately 79 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?
Meadow Bridge's population is 99.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Meadow Bridge, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Meadow Bridge — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Meadow Bridge, West Virginia?
7.7% of adults (25+) in Meadow Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.