Northfork Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 519 people in the town, organized into 229 households, and 131 families living in the town. The population density was 535.8 people per square mile (206.87/kmē), making its West Virginia's 62nd least densely populated town. There were 298 housing units at an average density of 307.2 per square mile (118.61/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. The population's age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.6 males. The median age is 43.4 years, The median age of males was 38.3 years, for females the median age was 46.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 44.12% White, 53.95% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.73% 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 $16544, it is West Virginia's 14th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $19236, it is the ninth poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10001, making its West Virginia's 21st lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $18529, Males had a median income of $19688 versus $17500 for females.
In 2000, 122 pupils and students, of which 60 are male and 62 are female, 23.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 3 nursery or pri school, 9 kindergarten, 58 elementary school, 32 high school and 20 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 519 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 519 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 515 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 498 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 485 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 470 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 455 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 444 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 436 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 427 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 420 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| High school | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfork town, West Virginia | $16544 | $19236 | $10001 |
| McDowell County, West Virginia | $16931 | $20496 | $10174 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |