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Brush Fork, WV
Census-designated place in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Population
1,096
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
577
ZIP codes
0
Brush Fork and its ZIP codes
Brush Fork at a glance
- Brush Fork is about 7.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,098 a year, 18% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (45% below West Virginia).
Local data for Brush Fork, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brush Fork, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,098
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$90,000
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (51), Irish Americans (42), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Brush Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
How people get to work
Brush Fork, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brush Fork, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brush Fork, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Brush Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BluefieldCity | 1.9 mi | 9 |
| BluewellCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Bluefield, VATown | 3.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Falls Mills, VACensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.7 |
| BramwellTown | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Rocky Gap, VACensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Bastian, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| PrincetonCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| Springville, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brush Fork, WV in?
- Brush Fork is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Brush Fork, WV?
- About 1,096 people live in Brush Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brush Fork?
- Nearby places include Bluefield (1.9 mi), Bluewell (2.4 mi), Bluefield, VA (3.3 mi), Falls Mills, VA (3.5 mi), Montcalm (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023