Harpers Ferry, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
342
Population
633/sq mi density
$111,600
Median Income
$56,376 per capita
$430,800
Home Value
$410,657 Zillow
$1,813
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$111,600 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$430,800 home value, $1,813/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
342
Census 2023
Population Density
633
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.6 km²)
Median Age
54.5 yrs
40% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.2%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.8%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
2.9%
78% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.2%
63% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 342 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 633 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 54.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 2.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| Broadband Access | 98.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |