Living in Deep Water, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deep Water · Census data 2020–2024

Deep Water has 104 residents with a median age of 66.8. .

Deep Water is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Deep Water at a glance

Population
104
Median age
66.8State: 42.7
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Deep Water a good place to live?

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Deep Water: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
156
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
67.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.08

67.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Deep Water has many vacation and second homes.

Deep Water demographics

Population
104
Median age
66.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
70.2%
Households
50
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White56.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black43.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deep Water ›

Education in Deep Water

0% of adults 25 and older in Deep Water have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Deep Water0%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Deep Water

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
44%

Deep Water vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Deep Water104———
Boomer250$38,209——
Mount Carbon347$250,001——
Smithers712$45,417$76,500$663
Gauley Bridge413$25,625$66,500$472
Montgomery1,516$27,679$133,000$671
Kincaid285$19,250——
Handley418$105,150$51,500—
Ansted1,140$38,375$68,700$988

More for people moving to Deep Water

Deep Water ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Deep Water: FAQ

Is Deep Water, WV a good place to live?

What is the median age in Deep Water?

The median age in Deep Water is 66.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Deep Water?

The unemployment rate in Deep Water is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Deep Water?

0% of adults in Deep Water have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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