North Hills, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 926, North Hills'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

North Hills is a small community located in West Virginia, within Wood County. The total population is 926. It ranks as the 160th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Hills is 34.6 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 35.0% of the population under 18, North Hills has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Hills is $145,000. This is 143% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 80% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $258,900. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, North Hills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Hills has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

52.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places North Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 117% 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 97.3%. Notably, 23.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Hills, 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.