Middleway, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 479, Middleway'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

Middleway is a small community located in West Virginia, within Jefferson County. The total population is 479. It ranks as the 238th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middleway is 42.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. 11.5% 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 Middleway is $123,917. This is 108% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 53% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Middleway, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $298,800. Housing costs are 84% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Middleway is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Middleway 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

68.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Middleway in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 185% higher 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 95.4%. Notably, 20.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Middleway, 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.