Harpers Ferry, WV

Q: What is the Total Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Population of Harpers Ferry is 301.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Male Population of Harpers Ferry is 143.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Female Population of Harpers Ferry is 158.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harpers Ferry?

There are 90.51 Males per 100 Females in Harpers Ferry.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harpers Ferry?

There are 110.49 Females per 100 Males in Harpers Ferry.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Harpers Ferry?

Median Population Age in Harpers Ferry is 57.8 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Harpers Ferry

Average Family Size in Harpers Ferry is 2.9 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Harpers Ferry

Average Household Size in Harpers Ferry is 2.4 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Harpers Ferry?

Per Capita income in Harpers Ferry is $52,917.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Harpers Ferry?

Median Family Income in Harpers Ferry is $109,904.

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Harpers Ferry Map

Harpers Ferry Overview

301

TOTAL POPULATION

143

MALE POPULATION

158

FEMALE POPULATION

90.51

MALES / 100 FEMALES

110.49

FEMALES / 100 MALES

57.8

MEDIAN AGE

2.9

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$52,917

PER CAPITA INCOME

$109,904

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$109,183

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

0.32

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

147

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

54.4%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

8.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Harpers Ferry Zip Codes

25425

Harpers Ferry Area Codes

304

Race in Harpers Ferry

The most populous races in Harpers Ferry are White / Caucasian (293 | 97.3%), Asian (3 | 1.0%), and Black / African American (3 | 1.0%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	3	1.0%
Black / African American	3	1.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	293	97.3%
Two or more Races	2	0.7%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	301	100.0%

Ancestry in Harpers Ferry

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	5	1.7%
Argentinean	1	0.3%
Danish	3	1.0%
Dutch	13	4.3%
English	97	32.2%
Finnish	2	0.7%
French	5	1.7%
German	77	25.6%
Indian (Asian)	3	1.0%
Irish	91	30.2%
Italian	15	5.0%
Lithuanian	17	5.7%
Northern European	3	1.0%
Polish	5	1.7%
Russian	2	0.7%
Scottish	26	8.6%
South American	1	0.3%
Swedish	21	7.0%
Thai	2	0.7%
Welsh	4	1.3%
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Immigrants in Harpers Ferry

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Harpers Ferry came from Europe (6 | 2.0%), Eastern Europe (4 | 1.3%), Asia (3 | 1.0%), Indonesia (3 | 1.0%), and South Eastern Asia (3 | 1.0%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Harpers Ferry residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Argentina	1	0.3%
Asia	3	1.0%
Eastern Europe	4	1.3%
Europe	6	2.0%
Indonesia	3	1.0%
Latin America	1	0.3%
Northern Europe	2	0.7%
Romania	2	0.7%
Russia	2	0.7%
South America	1	0.3%
South Eastern Asia	3	1.0%
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Sex and Age in Harpers Ferry

The most populous age groups in Harpers Ferry are 75 to 79 Years (39 | 27.3%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (28 | 17.7%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	8 (5.6%)	4 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years	1 (0.7%)	6 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Years	6 (4.2%)	7 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years	6 (4.2%)	2 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years	14 (9.8%)	13 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years	8 (5.6%)	7 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years	12 (8.4%)	26 (16.5%)
60 to 64 Years	17 (11.9%)	8 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years	27 (18.9%)	28 (17.7%)
70 to 74 Years	3 (2.1%)	10 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years	39 (27.3%)	5 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)
85 Years and over	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)
Total	143 (100.0%)	158 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Harpers Ferry

Median Family Size in Harpers Ferry

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	87 (96.7%)	2.86
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	3 (3.3%)	3.67
Total Families	90 (100.0%)	2.89

Median Household Size in Harpers Ferry

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	87 (69.6%)	2.86
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	3 (2.4%)	3.67
Non-family	35 (28.0%)	1.17
Total Households	125 (100.0%)	2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Harpers Ferry

Out of a total of 125 households in Harpers Ferry, 90 (72.0%) are family households, while 35 (28.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 71, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	30 (24.0%)
2-Person Households	71 (56.8%)	5 (4.0%)
3-Person Households	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	7 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	90 (72.0%)	35 (28.0%)

Female Fertility in Harpers Ferry

Fertility by Age in Harpers Ferry

Average fertility rate in Harpers Ferry is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	2 (100.0%)	91.0
Total	2 (100.0%)	42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harpers Ferry

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Harpers Ferry

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Harpers Ferry

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	2 (100.0%)	222.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	2 (100.0%)	42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harpers Ferry

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Harpers Ferry

Income Overview in Harpers Ferry

Per Capita Income in Harpers Ferry is $52,917, while median incomes of families and households are $109,904 and $109,183 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	301	$52,917
Median Family Income	90	$109,904
Mean Family Income	90	$128,134
Median Household Income	125	$109,183
Mean Household Income	125	$121,800
Income Deficit	90	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	301	0.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	301	100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	301	0.32

Earnings by Sex in Harpers Ferry

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	97 (69.8%)	$0
Female	42 (30.2%)	$21,250
Total	139 (100.0%)	$55,433

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harpers Ferry

The most common earnings brackets in Harpers Ferry are $100,000+ for men (39 | 40.2%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (22 | 52.4%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	5 (5.1%)	4 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	6 (14.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	22 (52.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999	8 (8.3%)	2 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	26 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	39 (40.2%)	6 (14.3%)
Total	97 (100.0%)	42 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harpers Ferry

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$45,893	$0
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	$165,893	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	-	-

Family Income in Harpers Ferry

Family Income Brackets in Harpers Ferry

According to the Harpers Ferry family income data, there are 46 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 51.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	4	4.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	0	0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	7	7.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	2	2.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	46	51.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	28	31.1%
$200,000+	3	3.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harpers Ferry

4-person families (9 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Harpers Ferry with $114,583 per family, while 2-person families (71 | 78.9%) have the highest median income of $54,976 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	71 (78.9%)	$109,952
3-Person Families	3 (3.3%)	$0
4-Person Families	9 (10.0%)	$114,583
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	7 (7.8%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	90 (100.0%)	$109,904

Family Income by Number of Earners in Harpers Ferry

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	12 (13.3%)	$93,750
1 Earner	50 (55.6%)	$109,423
2 Earners	27 (30.0%)	$165,515
3+ Earners	1 (1.1%)	$0
Total	90 (100.0%)	$109,904

Household Income in Harpers Ferry

Household Income Brackets in Harpers Ferry

With 49 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Harpers Ferry, accounting for 39.2% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	2	1.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	4	3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	7	5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10	8.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	9	7.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	6	4.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	49	39.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	31	24.8%
$200,000+	7	5.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Harpers Ferry

The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $109,183, with the highest median household income of $166,071 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14 households (11.2%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	14 (11.2%)	$166,071
45 to 64 Years	37 (29.6%)	$0
65+ Years	74 (59.2%)	$109,423
Total	125 (100.0%)	$109,183

Poverty in Harpers Ferry

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harpers Ferry

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 1.3% for females among the residents of Harpers Ferry, 55 to 64 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (27.6%) and 2 females (14.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	8 (5.6%)	2 (1.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harpers Ferry

According to the poverty statistics in Harpers Ferry, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	8 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	1 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	6 (100.0%)	7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	6 (100.0%)	15 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	14 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	9 (100.0%)	12 (85.7%)
55 to 64 Years	21 (72.4%)	34 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	30 (100.0%)	38 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	40 (100.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Total	135 (94.4%)	156 (98.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harpers Ferry

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	74 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	87 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harpers Ferry

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harpers Ferry

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Harpers Ferry

Employment by Class of Employer in Harpers Ferry

Among the 135 employed individuals in Harpers Ferry, private company employees (79 | 58.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (30 | 22.2%), and local government employees (8 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	79	58.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	3	2.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	30	22.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations	4	3.0%
Local Government Employees	8	5.9%
State Government Employees	7	5.2%
Federal Government Employees	4	3.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	135	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Harpers Ferry

According to the labor force statistics for Harpers Ferry, out of the total population over 16 years of age (270), 54.4% or 147 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 8 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 84.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	13 (100.0%)	11 (84.6%)
35 to 44 Years	14 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	21 (91.3%)	1 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	5 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	21 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	31 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	147 (54.4%)	12 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harpers Ferry

According to labor force statistics for Harpers Ferry, 70.9% of individuals (95) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (134) are in the labor force, with 12.6% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 39.3% or 11 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	28 (73.7%)	15 (39.3%)
College / Associate Degree	27 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	30 (71.4%)	1 (3.3%)
Total	95 (70.9%)	17 (12.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Harpers Ferry

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harpers Ferry are Management (45 | 33.3%), Community & Social Service (33 | 24.4%), Education Instruction & Library (28 | 20.7%), Business & Financial (24 | 17.8%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (5 | 3.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harpers Ferry, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (55.6%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	20 (44.4%)	25 (55.6%)
Business & Financial	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	31 (93.9%)	2 (6.1%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	26 (92.9%)	2 (7.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	76 (71.7%)	30 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Harpers Ferry are Security & Protection (8 | 5.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 5.2%), and Law Enforcement (1 | 0.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harpers Ferry are , and Sales & Related (18 | 13.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	10 (55.6%)	8 (44.4%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	10 (55.6%)	8 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harpers Ferry are , and Production (3 | 2.2%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Harpers Ferry

Employment Industries in Harpers Ferry

Employment Industries by Sex in Harpers Ferry

The Harpers Ferry industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Information (80.0%), and Professional & Scientific (60.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	17 (89.5%)	2 (10.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	2 (20.0%)	8 (80.0%)
Finance & Insurance	17 (85.0%)	3 (15.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)
Public Administration	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	97 (71.9%)	38 (28.1%)

Education in Harpers Ferry

School Enrollment in Harpers Ferry

The most common levels of schooling among the 35 students in Harpers Ferry are high school (13 | 37.1%), kindergarten (8 | 22.9%), and elementary school (6 | 17.1%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	22.9%
Elementary School	6	17.1%
Middle School	5	14.3%
High School	13	37.1%
College / Undergraduate	2	5.7%
Graduate / Professional	1	2.9%
Total	35	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harpers Ferry

Out of a total of 35 students who are enrolled in schools in Harpers Ferry, 9 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (85.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	11 (84.6%)	2 (15.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)
Total	26 (74.3%)	9 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harpers Ferry

Liberal arts & history (33 | 20.4%), visual & performing arts (28 | 17.3%), business (22 | 13.6%), education (22 | 13.6%), and literature & languages (11 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 162 individuals in Harpers Ferry who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	5	3.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	10	6.2%
Psychology	2	1.2%
Social Sciences	10	6.2%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	10	6.2%
Business	22	13.6%
Education	22	13.6%
Literature & Languages	11	6.8%
Liberal Arts & History	33	20.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	28	17.3%
Communications	9	5.6%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	162	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Harpers Ferry

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harpers Ferry

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harpers Ferry are males with 2 vehicles (72, accounting for 74.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (33, making up 189.5%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles	72 (74.2%)	33 (86.8%)
3 Vehicles	14 (14.4%)	2 (5.3%)
4 Vehicles	3 (3.1%)	3 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	97 (100.0%)	38 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Harpers Ferry

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harpers Ferry are 90 or more minutes (35 commuters, 41.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (17 commuters, 20.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (8 commuters, 9.5%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	5	5.9%
5 to 9 Minutes	0	0.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	0	0.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	0	0.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	17	20.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	7	8.3%
30 to 34 Minutes	5	5.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	4	4.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	8	9.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	3	3.6%
90 or more Minutes	35	41.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Harpers Ferry

The most common commute times in Harpers Ferry are 90 or more minutes (30 commuters, 42.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (6 commuters, 46.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	5 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	11 (15.5%)	6 (46.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes	7 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	3 (4.2%)	2 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	8 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	30 (42.2%)	5 (38.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harpers Ferry

The most frequent times of departure to work in Harpers Ferry are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (26, 36.6%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (8, 61.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	8 (61.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	11 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	26 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	2 (2.8%)	3 (23.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	10 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	7 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	11 (15.5%)	2 (15.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	71 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Harpers Ferry

Occupancy by Ownership in Harpers Ferry

Of the total 125 dwellings in Harpers Ferry, owner-occupied units account for 121 (96.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 4 (3.2%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	121	96.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	4	3.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units	125	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Harpers Ferry

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	30	24.0%
2-Person Household	76	60.8%
3-Person Household	3	2.4%
4+ Person Household	16	12.8%
Total Housing Units	125	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harpers Ferry

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	28 (93.3%)	2 (6.7%)
2-Person Household	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)
4+ Person Household	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	121 (96.8%)	4 (3.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harpers Ferry

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	91 (95.8%)	4 (4.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harpers Ferry

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	0	0.0%
35 to 44 Years	14	11.2%
45 to 54 Years	15	12.0%
55 to 64 Years	22	17.6%
65 to 74 Years	34	27.2%
75 to 84 Years	39	31.2%
85 Years and Over	1	0.8%
Total	125	100.0%

Housing Finances in Harpers Ferry

Median Income by Occupancy in Harpers Ferry

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	121 (96.8%)	$109,375
Renter-Occupied	4 (3.2%)	$0
Average	125 (100.0%)	$109,183

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harpers Ferry

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	7 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	47 (38.8%)	2 (50.0%)
$150,000 or more	38 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harpers Ferry

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	32 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	13 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	28 (23.1%)	2 (50.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	2 (1.7%)	2 (50.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	8 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	23 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Harpers Ferry

Housing Structures in Harpers Ferry

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	120	96.0%
Single Unit, Attached	5	4.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	125	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harpers Ferry

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	116 (96.7%)	4 (3.3%)
Single Unit, Attached	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (96.8%)	4 (3.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harpers Ferry

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	4 (3.3%)	2 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	25 (20.7%)	2 (50.0%)
8 or more Rooms	87 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harpers Ferry

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	58 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	57 (47.1%)	4 (100.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Harpers Ferry

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	19 (15.7%)	2 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles	79 (65.3%)	2 (50.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	18 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	121 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Harpers Ferry

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harpers Ferry

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	47	74
Median Property Value	$346,100	$483,300
Median Household Income	$108,317	$38
Monthly Housing Costs	$633	$23
Real Estate Taxes	$2,317	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harpers Ferry

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	6 (12.8%)	18 (24.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	39 (83.0%)	19 (25.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999	2 (4.3%)	31 (41.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	47 (100.0%)	74 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harpers Ferry

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999	4 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	2 (4.3%)	10 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	2 (4.3%)	7 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	32 (68.1%)	4 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	15 (20.3%)
Total	47 (100.0%)	74 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harpers Ferry

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	0 (0.0%)	163,125 (220,439.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x	28 (59.6%)	7 (9.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	6 (12.8%)	18 (24.3%)
4.0x or more	13 (27.7%)	35 (47.3%)
Total	47 (100.0%)	74 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harpers Ferry

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	47 (100.0%)	11 (14.9%)
Total	47 (100.0%)	74 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Harpers Ferry

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harpers Ferry

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	63 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	51 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	301 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harpers Ferry

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harpers Ferry

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	212 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harpers Ferry

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	8 (66.7%)	4 (33.3%)
6 to 18 Years	19 (59.4%)	13 (40.6%)
19 to 25 Years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	18 (85.7%)	3 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years	5 (18.5%)	22 (81.5%)
45 to 54 Years	2 (8.7%)	21 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years	12 (19.1%)	51 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years	51 (75.0%)	65 (95.6%)
75 Years and over	51 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)
Total	170 (56.5%)	230 (76.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harpers Ferry

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	14 (26.9%)	4 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	1 (2.5%)	6 (54.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harpers Ferry

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Harpers Ferry: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	10 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	1 (2.5%)	2 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Harpers Ferry: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Harpers Ferry: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	1 (2.5%)	4 (36.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Harpers Ferry: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Harpers Ferry: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Harpers Ferry

Computing Device Access in Harpers Ferry

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	107	85.6%
Smartphone	99	79.2%
Tablet	94	75.2%
No Computing Device	0	0.0%
Total	125	100.0%

Internet Access in Harpers Ferry

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	112	89.6%
Cellular Data Only	2	1.6%
Satellite Internet	0	0.0%
No Internet	11	8.8%
Total	125	100.0%

Harpers Ferry Summary

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a small town located in the eastern panhandle of the state, along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. It is a part of Jefferson County and is located approximately 75 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The town is best known for its role in the Civil War and its historical significance.

History

Harpers Ferry was founded in 1747 by Robert Harper, a Quaker from Pennsylvania. He established a ferry service across the Potomac River and the town was named after him. The town quickly grew and became an important transportation hub for the region. It was also a major industrial center, with several factories and mills.

In 1859, John Brown led a raid on the town in an attempt to start a slave revolt. The raid failed and Brown was captured and hanged. The event was a major turning point in the Civil War and is remembered as one of the most important events in American history.

During the Civil War, Harpers Ferry was the site of several battles. The town changed hands several times and was eventually occupied by Union forces. After the war, the town slowly recovered and began to rebuild.

Geography

Harpers Ferry is located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The town is situated at the confluence of the two rivers, which form the border between Maryland and Virginia. The town is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and is located approximately 75 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.

The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters.

Economy

Harpers Ferry’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for visitors interested in its historical significance and its natural beauty. The town is home to several museums, including the John Brown Wax Museum and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

The town also has several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The town is also home to several wineries and breweries.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Harpers Ferry had a population of 286. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 2.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

The median household income in Harpers Ferry was $45,833, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Harpers Ferry is a small town with a rich history and a unique culture. It is a popular tourist destination and is home to several museums and other attractions. The town is also home to several small businesses and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Population of Harpers Ferry is 301.

What is the Total Male Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Male Population of Harpers Ferry is 143.

What is the Total Female Population of Harpers Ferry?

Total Female Population of Harpers Ferry is 158.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harpers Ferry?

There are 90.51 Males per 100 Females in Harpers Ferry.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harpers Ferry?

There are 110.49 Females per 100 Males in Harpers Ferry.

What is the Median Population Age in Harpers Ferry?

Median Population Age in Harpers Ferry is 57.8 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Harpers Ferry

Average Family Size in Harpers Ferry is 2.9 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Harpers Ferry

Average Household Size in Harpers Ferry is 2.4 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Harpers Ferry?

Per Capita income in Harpers Ferry is $52,917.

What is the Median Family Income in Harpers Ferry?

Median Family Income in Harpers Ferry is $109,904.

What is the Median Household income in Harpers Ferry?

Median Household Income in Harpers Ferry is $109,183.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harpers Ferry?

Inequality or Gini Index in Harpers Ferry is 0.32.

How Large is the Labor Force in Harpers Ferry?

There are 147 People in the Labor Forcein in Harpers Ferry.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harpers Ferry?

54.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Harpers Ferry.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Harpers Ferry?

Unemployment Rate in Harpers Ferry is 8.2%.