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Birch River CDP, WV

ZIP 26610 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26610

26610 has a population of 811 with a median age of 46.3 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
2.7%-78% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
5.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.0%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
45.8%-26% vs US avg
x
65+
30.2%+85% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.3%-34% vs US avg
x
High school
50.3%+92% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.3%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+68% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.6%+1066% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 26610

Poverty Rate
11.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.6%-80% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
67.6%+1066% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population811
Median age46.3
Poverty rate11.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black2.7%
Asian0.0%