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The Town of Harpers Ferry had a population of 350 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Harpers Ferry is located at latitude 39.3254 and longitude -77.7389 in Jefferson County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Harpers Ferry encompass a land area of 0.54 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Jefferson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Harpers Ferry has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jefferson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 350 (100%) |
| Population Density | 654 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $116,587 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,164 |
| Median Home Value | $529,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 215 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 132 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 33 (15.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 (23.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 165 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Family Households | 117 (70.9%) |
The table below compares Harpers Ferry to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 276 | 37th |
| Population Density | # 228 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 8 | 99th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 264 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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