Harpers Ferry Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 307 people, 153 households, and 89 families living in the town. The population density was 552.2 people per square mile (213.21/km˛), it is 68th least densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 189 housing units at an average density of 337.5 per square mile (130.31/km˛). The average household size was 2.01 persons, and the average family size was 2.56 persons. In the town Age distribution was 17.3% under the age of 18, 2% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. The median age was 47.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Harpers Ferry Town was 42.7 and 48.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 89.9% White, 9.12% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.65% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $52344, it is West Virginia's fifth wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $70313, it is the third wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $29638, making its West Virginia's fifth highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $31750, Median income for males is $44375, compared with $22000 for females.
In 2000, 83 pupils and students, of which 43.37% are male and 56.63% are female, 27.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.61% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 50.6% elementary school, 22.89% high school and 22.89% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 307 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 307 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 307 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 306 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 306 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 305 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 304 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 309 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 313 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 312 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 309 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 14 | 28 | 42 |
| High school | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia | $52344 | $70313 | $29638 |
| Jefferson County, West Virginia | $44374 | $51351 | $20441 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |