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Despard

County:
Harrison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.465
State:
West Virginia

Despard is a CDP located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Despard has a 2026 population of 1,046. Despard is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Despard is $24,455 with a poverty rate of 26.11%. The median age in Despard is 33.6 years: 32 years for males, and 46.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.0 males.

1K
Total Population
714
Density (mi²)
3 0.29%
Growth

Despard Population

Despard Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,04630.29%
20251,04320.19%

Median Age

Overall: 33.6 years
Female: 46.1 years
Male: 32 years

Despard Adults

There are 715 adults, (160 of whom are seniors) in Despard.

Sex Ratio

Female: 448 (46.1%)
Male: 524 (53.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Despard includes 97.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94697.33%
Two or more races262.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94697.33%
Two or more races262.67%

Despard Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Despard 's average per capita income is $24,643. Household income levels show a median of $24,455. The poverty rate stands at 26.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$72,476-
Families$59,732$58,834
Households$24,455$41,849
Non Families$22,866$22,534

$24,643

Average Income

$24,455

Median Household Income

26.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)