Hansford is a CDP located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Hansford has a 2024 population of 156. Hansford is currently growing at a rate of 7.59% annually and its population has increased by 183.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55 in 2020.
The average household income in Hansford is $27,579 with a poverty rate of 38.06%. The median age in Hansford is 61.5 years: 66.2 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hansford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 77.61% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 22.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 95 | 1.41 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Non Family | 74 | 0 | 9.5 | 90.5 |
| Married | 21 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.41
Average Household Size
29.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 20.51% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 32.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 17.09% |
| High School Graduate | 21 | 17.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 14 | 11.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 63 | 28 |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Hansford residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 51 | 49.04% |
38.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
78.95%
Male Poverty Rate
21.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hansford is White, with 49.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hansford is White, with 49.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| High School | 61.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $20,292 | $27,579 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,500 | $26,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 9.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.61%
Born in Hansford
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Hansford residents were born in the United States, with 77.61% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 156 | 11 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 145 | 11 | 8.21% |
| 2022 | 134 | 79 | 143.64% |
| 2021 | 55 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 55 | 0 | 0% |