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Birch River, WV
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Population
7
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
Birch River and its ZIP codes
Birch River at a glance
- Birch River is 74% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Birch River, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicholas County. PPP loans are for Birch River.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,393
6,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Birch River, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Birch River, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Birch River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| SuttonTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GassawayTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CowenTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| SummersvilleCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ClayTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| NettieCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| FenwickCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| RichwoodCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Birch River, WV in?
- Birch River is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Birch River, WV?
- About 7 people live in Birch River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Birch River?
- Nearby places include Tioga (7.3 mi), Sutton (12 mi), Gassaway (12 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (12 mi), Cowen (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023