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The Wiley Ford Census Designated Place had a population of 994 as of July 1, 2020. Wiley Ford ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wiley Ford is located at latitude 39.6145 and longitude -78.775 in Mineral County. The formal boundaries for the Wiley Ford Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Mineral County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 682 feet.
The Wiley Ford Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2390515) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Wiley Ford Census Designated Place is located within District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Mineral County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Wiley Ford: Dixie, South Cumberland.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 994 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 994 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 777 (78.2%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 345 |
| Diversity Index2 | 4 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $29,365 |
| Average Household Income | $40,173 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 16% |
| Per Capita Income | $18,477 |
| Wealth Index5 | 31 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 515 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 351 (68.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 105 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,423 |
| Average Home Value | $188,565 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 147 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 456 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 287 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2020 | 2020-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.31% | -0.55% |
| Households | -0.17% | -0.49% |
| Families | -0.3% | -0.64% |
| Median Household Income | 0.47% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.45% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.52% |
The table below compares Wiley Ford to the other 404 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 | # 152 | 63rd |
| Population Density | # 312 | 23rd |
| Median Household Income | # 353 | 13th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 49 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 326 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 366 | 10th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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