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Berwind, WV
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
127
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
440
ZIP codes
0
Berwind and its ZIP codes
Berwind at a glance
- Berwind is about 6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Berwind, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Berwind.
Unemployment rate
10.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,867
3,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $7,557 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Berwind, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
422
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berwind, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
26.9%
U.S. 12.8% +14.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Berwind
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CucumberCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WarCity | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Amonate, VACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| RaysalCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Jewell Ridge, VACensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| GaryCity | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BradshawTown | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Abbs Valley, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| WelchCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Tazewell, VATown | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| PagetonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Pounding Mill, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| AnawaltTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| KimballTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berwind, WV in?
- Berwind is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Berwind, WV?
- About 127 people live in Berwind, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berwind?
- Nearby places include Cucumber (2.3 mi), War (2.6 mi), Amonate, VA (5.6 mi), Bartley (6.2 mi), Raysal (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023