West Milford, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 591, West Milford'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

West Milford is a small community located in West Virginia, within Harrison County. The total population is 591. It ranks as the 205th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Milford is 27.3 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, West Milford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Milford is $73,846. This is 24% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $127,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, West Milford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Milford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 99.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Milford, 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.