Northfork, West Virginia

Northfork is a town located in McDowell County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 519.

Geography

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Location of Northfork, West Virginia

Northfork is located at 37°25'0" North, 81°25'54" West (37.416798, -81.431538)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 519 people, 229 households, and 130 families residing in the town. The population density is 206.6/km² (535.8/mi²). There are 298 housing units at an average density of 118.6/km² (307.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 44.12% White, 53.95% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 229 households out of which 21.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.3% are married couples living together, 24.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% are non-families. 38.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 69.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $16,544, and the median income for a family is $19,236. Males have a median income of $27,917 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,001. 34.4% of the population and 31.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 52.6% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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