Elizabeth, West Virginia Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Elizabeth?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Elizabeth is 706. Elizabeth, West Virginia is the 11,758th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Elizabeth?

The peak population of Elizabeth was in 2000, when its population was 994. In 2000, Elizabeth was the 10,213th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 11,758th largest city in the US. Elizabeth is currently 29.0% smaller than it was in 2000.

How quickly is Elizabeth shrinking?

Elizabeth has shrunk 28.9% since the year 2000. Elizabeth, West Virginia's growth is extremely below average. 95% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Elizabeth, West Virginia?

The total voting age population of Elizabeth, West Virginia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 505. The voting age population is 43.2% male and 56.8% female.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 16.8% of the residents of Elizabeth are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Elizabeth, West Virginia?

The racial demographics of Elizabeth are 99.3% White and 0.7% Black. Additionally, 2.5% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia residents are below the poverty line?

In Elizabeth, 48.9% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 62.1%. On a per-household basis, 44.9% of families are below the poverty line in Elizabeth.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 44.0% of Elizabeth residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Elizabeth, West Virginia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 72.5% of Elizabeth residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 12.3% have a bachelor's degree and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Elizabeth residents aged 5 and older, 4.9% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home, 2.3% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

The unemployment rate in Elizabeth is 2.9%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia residents work for the government?

In Elizabeth, 7.4% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

The median household income in Elizabeth is $22,895.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

In Elizabeth, 44.7% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

Renters occupy 55.3% of housing units in Elizabeth.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Elizabeth, 16.3% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Elizabeth, West Virginia housing units were built after 2000?

In Elizabeth, 12.0% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Elizabeth, West Virginia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Elizabeth is $473.

What percentage of households in Elizabeth, West Virginia have broadband internet?

In Elizabeth, 57.7% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Elizabeth Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	706	11,758
2020	722	11,658
2019	838	11,079
2018	833	11,105
2017	827	11,140
2016	831	11,114
2015	839	11,069
2014	835	11,091
2013	844	11,056
2012	838	11,074
2011	832	11,117
2010	823	11,160
2000	994	10,213
1990	900	10,259