Population 747 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Fields
Household size in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Old Fields average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.53 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.6 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
Old Fields skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.0% of households in Old Fields, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Old Fields
Renters in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Old Fields is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −19.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Old Fields: 23.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Old Fields has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $543 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,068 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Old Fields costs $1,068 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in West Virginia as a whole ($905). Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Old Fields
Bachelor's degrees in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Old Fields: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across West Virginia.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Old Fields never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Old Fields
| Period | Old Fields | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Old Fields is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Old Fields compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fields | 2.76 | 47.3 | 2.0% | 13.9% | 23.4% | 1992 | $1,068 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Purgitsville | 2.78 | 48.2 | 3.5% | 12.0% | 27.9% | 1987 | $919 | 23.0% | 86.8% | 4.6% |
| Fort Run | 2.26 | 44.1 | 7.4% | 24.9% | 22.9% | 1987 | $743 | 16.1% | 87.1% | 9.6% |
| Walnut Bottom | 2.74 | 34.9 | 18.8% | 29.9% | 9.7% | 1986 | $878 | 9.6% | 78.8% | 7.1% |
| Williamsport | 2.62 | 40.6 | 1.8% | 14.3% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,058 | 23.4% | 91.0% | 7.8% |
| Moorefield | 2.42 | 42.8 | 12.6% | 32.9% | 14.9% | 1980 | $844 | 12.3% | 80.9% | 9.2% |
| Lahmansville | 2.78 | 42.9 | 1.0% | 15.4% | 24.3% | 1986 | $672 | 19.9% | 89.4% | 7.6% |
| Inkerman | 2.95 | 52.7 | 1.9% | 13.4% | 33.9% | 1988 | $793 | 20.8% | 80.2% | 4.7% |
| McCauley | 2.58 | 49.9 | 7.3% | 18.0% | 34.1% | 1989 | $729 | 13.3% | 85.8% | 8.9% |
| Fisher | 2.71 | 39.1 | 16.1% | 29.4% | 14.3% | 1987 | $800 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 7.3% |
| Rada | 3.00 | 47.5 | 7.1% | 3.1% | 42.0% | 1978 | $548 | 21.9% | 93.1% | 1.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Old Fields. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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