Brush Fork, WV

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Brush Fork Overview

1,150
TOTAL POPULATION
457
MALE POPULATION
693
FEMALE POPULATION
65.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
151.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,203
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,493
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
473
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Race in Brush Fork

The most populous races in Brush Fork are White / Caucasian (1,147 | 99.7%), and Two or more Races (3 | 0.3%).
Race in Brush Fork
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,14799.7%
Two or more Races30.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,150100.0%

Ancestry in Brush Fork

The most populous ancestries reported in Brush Fork are American (354 | 30.8%), English (112 | 9.7%), Irish (57 | 5.0%), Dutch (44 | 3.8%), and French (27 | 2.4%), together accounting for 51.7% of all Brush Fork residents.
Ancestry in Brush Fork
Ancestry# Population% Population
American35430.8%
Dutch443.8%
English1129.7%
French272.4%
Hungarian100.9%
Irish575.0%
Polish272.4%
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Immigrants in Brush Fork

Immigrants in Brush Fork
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Brush Fork

Sex and Age in Brush Fork

The most populous age groups in Brush Fork are 45 to 49 Years (89 | 19.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (123 | 17.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years11 (2.4%)8 (1.1%)
10 to 14 Years30 (6.6%)123 (17.7%)
15 to 19 Years29 (6.4%)70 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years20 (4.4%)24 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)70 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Years27 (5.9%)29 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years12 (2.6%)76 (11.0%)
45 to 49 Years89 (19.5%)60 (8.7%)
50 to 54 Years47 (10.3%)35 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years13 (2.8%)52 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years50 (10.9%)49 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years36 (7.9%)60 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years52 (11.4%)24 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
80 to 84 Years31 (6.8%)10 (1.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total457 (100.0%)693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brush Fork

Median Family Size in Brush Fork

The median family size in Brush Fork is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (208 | 65.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (51 | 15.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brush Fork
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple208 (65.0%)3.13
Single Male/Father51 (15.9%)2.25
Single Female/Mother61 (19.1%)3.11
Total Families320 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Brush Fork

The median household size in Brush Fork is 2.43 persons per household, with married-couple households (208 | 44.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (153 | 32.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brush Fork
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple208 (44.0%)3.13
Single Male/Father51 (10.8%)2.86
Single Female/Mother61 (12.9%)3.11
Non-family153 (32.4%)1.07
Total Households473 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brush Fork

Out of a total of 473 households in Brush Fork, 320 (67.6%) are family households, while 153 (32.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 129, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 143.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brush Fork
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-143 (30.2%)
2-Person Households129 (27.3%)10 (2.1%)
3-Person Households73 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households93 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households16 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total320 (67.6%)153 (32.4%)

Female Fertility in Brush Fork

Fertility by Age in Brush Fork

Average fertility rate in Brush Fork is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 114.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)114.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brush Fork

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brush Fork
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Brush Fork

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brush Fork
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total14 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brush Fork

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brush Fork
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Brush Fork

Income Overview in Brush Fork

Per Capita Income in Brush Fork is $23,203, while median incomes of families and households are $66,250 and $44,493 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,150$23,203
Median Family Income320$66,250
Mean Family Income320$70,036
Median Household Income473$44,493
Mean Household Income473$55,802
Income Deficit320$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,15053.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,15046.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1500.37

Earnings by Sex in Brush Fork

Average Earnings in Brush Fork are $31,364, $49,167 for men and $23,056 for women, a difference of 53.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Brush Fork
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male192 (39.7%)$49,167
Female292 (60.3%)$23,056
Total484 (100.0%)$31,364

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brush Fork

The most common earnings brackets in Brush Fork are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (78 | 40.6%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (110 | 37.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brush Fork
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)11 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (6.8%)5 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)110 (37.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (7.8%)27 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (8.3%)25 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99922 (11.5%)10 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (7.8%)66 (22.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99978 (40.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (4.2%)12 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)12 (4.1%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,160$0

Family Income in Brush Fork

Family Income Brackets in Brush Fork

According to the Brush Fork family income data, there are 99 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Brush Fork
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996420.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997122.2%
$50,000 to $74,9995316.6%
$75,000 to $99,9993310.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999930.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brush Fork

2-person families (143 | 44.7%) account for the highest median family income in Brush Fork with $65,347 per family, while 2-person families (143 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $32,674 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brush Fork
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families143 (44.7%)$65,347
3-Person Families78 (24.4%)$43,176
4-Person Families74 (23.1%)$0
5-Person Families16 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families9 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total320 (100.0%)$66,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brush Fork

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brush Fork
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners96 (30.0%)$64,773
1 Earner92 (28.7%)$43,581
2 Earners57 (17.8%)$0
3+ Earners75 (23.4%)$0
Total320 (100.0%)$66,250

Household Income in Brush Fork

Household Income Brackets in Brush Fork

With 99 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brush Fork, accounting for 20.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Brush Fork
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000439.1%
$10,000 to $14,999224.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995812.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996413.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997716.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996714.2%
$75,000 to $99,999439.1%
$100,000 to $149,9999920.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brush Fork

The median household income in Brush Fork is $44,493, with the highest median household income of $117,955 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 108 households (22.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 24 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brush Fork
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24 (5.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years108 (22.8%)$117,955
45 to 64 Years205 (43.3%)$23,380
65+ Years136 (28.7%)$58,214
Total473 (100.0%)$44,493

Poverty in Brush Fork

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush Fork

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Brush Fork, 55 to 64 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (34.9%) and 62 females (65.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)13 (22.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)13 (17.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (17.5%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)62 (65.3%)
55 to 64 Years22 (34.9%)25 (24.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (8.3%)124 (17.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush Fork

According to the poverty statistics in Brush Fork, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years41 (100.0%)44 (77.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)61 (82.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (100.0%)52 (82.5%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years27 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years136 (100.0%)33 (34.7%)
55 to 64 Years41 (65.1%)76 (75.2%)
65 to 74 Years72 (81.8%)84 (100.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total419 (91.7%)569 (82.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brush Fork

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brush Fork show that 7.7% or 16 of the total 208 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brush Fork
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (92.3%)16 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brush Fork

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brush Fork
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brush Fork

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brush Fork
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Brush Fork

Employment by Class of Employer in Brush Fork

Among the 446 employed individuals in Brush Fork, private company employees (291 | 65.2%), local government employees (96 | 21.5%), and state government employees (43 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brush Fork
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29165.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations163.6%
Local Government Employees9621.5%
State Government Employees439.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total446100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brush Fork

Employment Status by Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years52 (56.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years58 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years42 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years134 (58.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years39 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total473 (49.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma91 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree147 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total361 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brush Fork are Community & Social Service (103 | 21.8%), Education Instruction & Library (94 | 19.9%), Management (22 | 4.6%), Business & Financial (11 | 2.3%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (9 | 1.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brush Fork

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brush Fork, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (90.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Management (54.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (10.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (45.5%)12 (54.5%)
Business & Financial11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 93 (90.3%)10 (9.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library84 (89.4%)10 (10.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)114 (80.8%)27 (19.2%)
Total (Overall)192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brush Fork are Food Preparation & Serving (79 | 16.7%), and Healthcare Support (68 | 14.4%).
Services Occupations in Brush Fork

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (16.5%)66 (83.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (8.8%)134 (91.2%)
Total (Overall)192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brush Fork are Sales & Related (64 | 13.5%), and Office & Administration (41 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brush Fork

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (18.8%)52 (81.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (11.4%)93 (88.6%)
Total (Overall)192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brush Fork

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brush Fork are Material Moving (43 | 9.1%), Production (29 | 6.1%), and Transportation (8 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brush Fork

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brush Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving16 (37.2%)27 (62.8%)
Total (Category)53 (66.2%)27 (33.8%)
Total (Overall)192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brush Fork

Employment Industries in Brush Fork

The major employment industries in Brush Fork include Educational Services (139 | 29.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (79 | 16.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (64 | 13.5%), and Manufacturing (47 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries in Brush Fork

Employment Industries by Sex in Brush Fork

The Brush Fork industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brush Fork
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing20 (42.5%)27 (57.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Retail Trade12 (18.8%)52 (81.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Educational Services103 (74.1%)36 (25.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (16.5%)66 (83.5%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (40.6%)281 (59.4%)

Education in Brush Fork

School Enrollment in Brush Fork

The most common levels of schooling among the 285 students in Brush Fork are high school (121 | 42.5%), elementary school (70 | 24.6%), and college / undergraduate (66 | 23.2%).
School Enrollment in Brush Fork
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten113.9%
Elementary School7024.6%
Middle School176.0%
High School12142.5%
College / Undergraduate6623.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total285100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brush Fork

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brush Fork
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brush Fork

Education (96 | 51.3%), arts & humanities (69 | 36.9%), computers & mathematics (12 | 6.4%), and physical & health sciences (10 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 187 individuals in Brush Fork who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brush Fork
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics126.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences105.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education9651.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities6936.9%
Total187100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brush Fork

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brush Fork

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brush Fork are males with 3 vehicles (85, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (118, making up 33.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brush Fork
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (5.7%)29 (11.4%)
2 Vehicles65 (33.9%)95 (37.4%)
3 Vehicles85 (44.3%)118 (46.5%)
4 Vehicles31 (16.2%)12 (4.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)254 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brush Fork

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brush Fork are 15 to 19 minutes (170 commuters, 38.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (114 commuters, 25.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (70 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Brush Fork
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes7015.7%
10 to 14 Minutes11425.6%
15 to 19 Minutes17038.1%
20 to 24 Minutes143.1%
25 to 29 Minutes6414.3%
30 to 34 Minutes143.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Brush Fork

The most common commute times in Brush Fork are 10 to 14 minutes (84 commuters, 43.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (146 commuters, 57.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brush Fork
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes70 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes84 (43.8%)30 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (12.5%)146 (57.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes14 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)64 (25.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brush Fork

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brush Fork are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (77, 40.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (139, 54.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brush Fork
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77 (40.1%)12 (4.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (27.1%)25 (9.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (5.7%)139 (54.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)12 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM16 (8.3%)52 (20.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)254 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Ownership in Brush Fork

Of the total 473 dwellings in Brush Fork, owner-occupied units account for 422 (89.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 51 (10.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brush Fork
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units42289.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5110.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units473100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Household Size in Brush Fork
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14330.2%
2-Person Household13929.4%
3-Person Household7315.4%
4+ Person Household11824.9%
Total Housing Units473100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brush Fork
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household115 (80.4%)28 (19.6%)
2-Person Household125 (89.9%)14 (10.1%)
3-Person Household73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household109 (92.4%)9 (7.6%)
Total Housing Units422 (89.2%)51 (10.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brush Fork
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma122 (81.3%)28 (18.7%)
College/Associate Degree213 (90.2%)23 (9.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brush Fork
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5611.8%
35 to 44 Years7616.1%
45 to 54 Years7916.7%
55 to 64 Years12626.6%
65 to 74 Years10221.6%
75 to 84 Years347.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total473100.0%

Housing Finances in Brush Fork

Median Income by Occupancy in Brush Fork

Median Income by Occupancy in Brush Fork
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied422 (89.2%)$48,625
Renter-Occupied51 (10.8%)$0
Average473 (100.0%)$44,493

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brush Fork

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brush Fork
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99943 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99930 (7.1%)28 (54.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (14.9%)14 (27.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (21.3%)9 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brush Fork

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brush Fork
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30058 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499102 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79962 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99926 (6.2%)28 (54.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499174 (41.2%)9 (17.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brush Fork

Housing Structures in Brush Fork

Housing Structures in Brush Fork
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34472.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other12927.3%
Total473100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brush Fork

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brush Fork
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached335 (97.4%)9 (2.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other87 (67.4%)42 (32.6%)
Total422 (89.2%)51 (10.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brush Fork

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brush Fork
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms170 (40.3%)51 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms193 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms59 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brush Fork

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brush Fork
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas106 (25.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity246 (58.3%)42 (82.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene27 (6.4%)9 (17.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels43 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brush Fork

Household Vehicle Usage in Brush Fork
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle49 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle67 (15.9%)42 (82.4%)
2 Vehicles201 (47.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles105 (24.9%)9 (17.6%)
Total422 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brush Fork

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brush Fork

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units211211
Median Property Value$56,200$69,500
Median Household Income$32,829$0
Monthly Housing Costs$355$0
Real Estate Taxes$288$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00082 (38.9%)6 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (33.7%)164 (77.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99958 (27.5%)41 (19.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00043 (20.4%)15 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (25.6%)27 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (9.5%)10 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (21.3%)43 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)22 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (11.4%)43 (20.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)66 (31.3%)
Total211 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brush Fork

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brush Fork
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x151 (71.6%)77,765 (36,855.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (5.2%)111 (52.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x22 (10.4%)82 (38.9%)
4.0x or more27 (12.8%)18 (8.5%)
Total211 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brush Fork
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800130 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (8.5%)185 (87.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)26 (12.3%)
Total211 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brush Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years260 (95.9%)11 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)
26 to 34 Years33 (26.2%)93 (73.8%)
35 to 44 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years231 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,011 (87.9%)139 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brush Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brush Fork
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen260 (95.9%)11 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brush Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brush Fork
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999311 (78.9%)83 (21.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999136 (79.5%)35 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over358 (94.5%)21 (5.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush Fork

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years94 (34.7%)166 (61.3%)
19 to 25 Years9 (20.4%)10 (22.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)33 (26.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years97 (42.0%)172 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years88 (53.7%)89 (54.3%)
65 to 74 Years172 (100.0%)106 (61.6%)
75 Years and over44 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total504 (43.8%)708 (61.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brush Fork

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brush Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years75 (35.5%)24 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years72 (81.8%)14 (16.7%)
75 Years and over20 (64.5%)10 (76.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brush Fork

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brush Fork: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (64.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brush Fork: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (16.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brush Fork: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.1%)5 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years30 (34.1%)14 (16.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (76.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brush Fork: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (28.4%)19 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (65.9%)14 (16.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (76.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brush Fork: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (76.9%)

Technology Access in Brush Fork

Computing Device Access in Brush Fork

Computing Device Access in Brush Fork
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25754.3%
Smartphone41387.3%
Tablet19641.4%
No Computing Device4910.4%
Total473100.0%

Internet Access in Brush Fork

Internet Access in Brush Fork
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24451.6%
Cellular Data Only9319.7%
Satellite Internet112.3%
No Internet12526.4%
Total473100.0%

Brush Fork Summary

Brush Fork is an unincorporated community located in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area. The community is located along the Brush Fork of the Bluestone River, and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people.

History

The area that is now Brush Fork was first settled in the late 1700s by settlers from the British Isles. The community was originally known as Brushy Fork, and was named after the nearby creek. The first post office was established in 1883, and the town was officially incorporated in 1891.
The town was a major coal mining center in the early 1900s, and the coal industry was the primary source of employment for the residents. The coal industry declined in the mid-1900s, and the town has since become a bedroom community for the larger cities in the region.

Geography

Brush Fork is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated along the Brush Fork of the Bluestone River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is located approximately 10 miles from the city of Bluefield, and is about a two-hour drive from the state capital of Charleston.

Economy

The economy of Brush Fork is largely based on the service industry. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and a few manufacturing plants. The town is also home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops and livestock.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brush Fork was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median age was 40 years.

Conclusion

Brush Fork is a small unincorporated community located in Mercer County, West Virginia. The town is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area. The town was originally settled in the late 1700s, and was a major coal mining center in the early 1900s. The economy of Brush Fork is largely based on the service industry, and the town is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brush Fork?
Total Population of Brush Fork is 1,150.
What is the Total Male Population of Brush Fork?
Total Male Population of Brush Fork is 457.
What is the Total Female Population of Brush Fork?
Total Female Population of Brush Fork is 693.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brush Fork?
There are 65.95 Males per 100 Females in Brush Fork.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brush Fork?
There are 151.64 Females per 100 Males in Brush Fork.
What is the Median Population Age in Brush Fork?
Median Population Age in Brush Fork is 47.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brush Fork
Average Family Size in Brush Fork is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brush Fork
Average Household Size in Brush Fork is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brush Fork?
Per Capita income in Brush Fork is $23,203.
What is the Median Family Income in Brush Fork?
Median Family Income in Brush Fork is $66,250.
What is the Median Household income in Brush Fork?
Median Household Income in Brush Fork is $44,493.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brush Fork?
Income or Wage Gap in Brush Fork is 53.1%.
Women in Brush Fork earn 46.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brush Fork?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brush Fork is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brush Fork?
There are 473 People in the Labor Forcein in Brush Fork.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brush Fork?
49.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Brush Fork.