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Elizabeth, WV

Town in Wirt County, West Virginia.

Population

564

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,193

ZIP codes

0

Elizabeth and its ZIP codes

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Elizabeth at a glance

  • Elizabeth is about 16 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $22,353, 63% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,400 (46% below West Virginia) and median rent is $552 a month.

Local data for Elizabeth, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elizabeth, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$22,353

Poverty rate

36.5%

Median home value

$87,400

Median rent

$552/mo

Homeownership

50.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.2%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (32), Italian Americans (21), German Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wirt County. PPP loans are for Elizabeth.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,792

697 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,669

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.1M

FY 2026, $8,304 per person

Wirt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Elizabeth, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elizabeth, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

262

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

15

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 20°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elizabeth, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.0%

U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts

Diabetes

17.3%

U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts

Smoking

22.5%

U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Elizabeth

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NewarkCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.9
KanawhaCensus-designated place10 mi0.9
MineralwellsCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
ReedyTown11 mi0.2
ParkersburgCity16 mi11.8
CairoTown16 mi0.5
LubeckCensus-designated place17 mi4.3
BlennerhassettCensus-designated place18 mi5
SpencerCity18 mi1.2
North HillsTown18 mi0.6
Belpre, OHCity18 mi3.5
WaverlyCensus-designated place19 mi1.5
GrantsvilleTown19 mi0.4
WashingtonCensus-designated place19 mi4.2
ViennaCity19 mi4
Hockingport, OHCensus-designated place21 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elizabeth, WV in?
Elizabeth is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Elizabeth, WV?
About 564 people live in Elizabeth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elizabeth?
Nearby places include Newark (4.3 mi), Kanawha (10 mi), Mineralwells (10 mi), Reedy (11 mi), Parkersburg (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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