Junior, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 380 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.6%
 
Males: 212  (56.0%)
Females: 168  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

43.8 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26275.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,936 (it was $20,536 in 2000)
Junior:

$27,936
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,761 (it was $10,279 in 2000)

Junior town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,784 (it was $38,000 in 2000)
Junior:

$74,784
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,380; detached houses: $67,922; mobile homes: $76,149

Median gross rent in 2022: $611.

March 2022 cost of living index in Junior: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 47.4%
(48.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 35.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Junior, WV (2022)
    • 31490.2%White alone
    • 349.8%Two or more races
    • 20.6%Black alone

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Junior, West Virginia as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Junior is 226 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (24.6%), American (12.6%), German (12.0%), Scottish (11.4%), English (8.4%), Italian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1760 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 1,276 people per square mile   (low).

Junior, West Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $358 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $198 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (100.7 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (101.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (266.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Belington, WV (1.8 miles ),
Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV (2.4 miles ),
Valley Bend, WV (2.4 miles ),
Elkins, WV (2.6 miles ),
Montrose, WV (3.1 miles),
Beverly, WV (3.1 miles ),
Dailey, WV (3.6 miles),
Philippi, WV (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.98 N, Longitude: 79.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Junior, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Junior, WV in 2022
Junior satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $31,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $31,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Junior, WV residents
Average permit cost in Junior, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Junior, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (16.2%)
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (27.4%)
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.8%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
  • Truck transportation (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Junior, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Woodworkers (7.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Woodworkers (12.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.6%)
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)

Average climate in Junior, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Junior, West Virginia average temperatures Junior, West Virginia average precipitation Junior, West Virginia humidity Junior, West Virginia wind speed Junior, West Virginia snowfall Junior, West Virginia sunshine Junior, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Junior-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the Junior town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 tornado 43.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Junior-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 131.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 175.4 miles away from Junior center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 184.0 miles away from Junior center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Junior center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 192.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 128.9 miles away from Junior center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barbour County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Landslides: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Junior topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Junior:

  • MOUNTAIN HOSPICE, INC. (Hospital, about 3 miles away; BELINGTON, WV)
  • MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSP (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • FMC - ELKINS (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; ELKINS, WV)
  • BARBOUR COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PHILIPPI, WV)
  • HOLBROOK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)
  • BARBOUR STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)
  • ELIZABETH COPLIN LEONARD MEM HOSP (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BUCKHANNON, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Junior:

  • Fairmont State University (about 37 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 46 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 66 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • James Madison University (about 70 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Frostburg State University (about 72 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 73 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 76 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)

Public elementary/middle school in Junior:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Junior Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Junior include: Bethel United Methodist Church (A), Junior Church of the Brethren (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Barbour County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Junior and their reported violations in the past:

JUNIOR TOWN OF (Population served: 956, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2005), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-12-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Junior:

Marital status in Junior, WV
  • Never married: 29.3%
  • Now married: 43.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 21.8%

For population 25 years and over in Junior:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Junior, WV (based on Barbour County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,08126
Mainline Protestant2,02535
Other2252
Catholic2032
None12,055-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Barbour County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Barbour County:

12.2%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Barbour County:

35.0%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Junior:

39.7%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.2%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Junior:

26.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Junior:

27.6%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.7%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Junior:

6.8
West Virginia:

6.9

General health condition:
This city:

64.6%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.1%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Junior, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$5,775
Totals for Government 0$0 10$5,775

Junior government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $175,000 ($460.53)
    Water Utilities: $126,000 ($331.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($126.32)
    Financial Administration: $36,000 ($94.74)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($55.26)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($5.26)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $59,000 ($155.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $102,000 ($268.42)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($13.16)

Junior government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $210,000 ($552.63)
    Other: $32,000 ($84.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($13.16)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $30,000 ($78.95)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($13.16)
    Special Assessments: $5,000 ($13.16)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $153,000 ($402.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($2.63)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($31.58)
    Public Utilities Sales: $11,000 ($28.95)
    Other License: $2,000 ($5.26)

Junior government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,468,000 ($3863.16)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,420,000 ($3736.84)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,000 ($126.32)

Junior government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($10.53)

Strongest AM radio stations in Junior:

  • WDNE (1240 AM; 1 kW; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Junior:

  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDNE-FM (98.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBTQ (93.5 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBRB (101.3 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)

TV broadcast stations around Junior:

  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)

Junior fatal accident list:

Jul 31, 2021 01:15 AM, Cr-15/1, Lat: 38.988081, Lon: -79.920019, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 11, 2019 06:35 AM, Cr-27/3, Lat: 38.972389, Lon: -79.961508, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 13, 2018 01:06 AM, Cr-50/3, Lat: 38.972189, Lon: -79.960850, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 24, 2015 12:39 AM, Us-33, Lat: 38.961086, Lon: -79.995464, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 30, 2012 07:26 AM, Us-250, Lat: 38.974414, Lon: -79.953244, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 23, 2008 08:45 PM, Us-33, Lat: 38.962880, Lon: -80.024750, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 361ft / 110mTotal length
  • $7,965,000Total costs
  • 17,931Total average daily traffic
  • 1,657Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,365Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Junior)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • OAK HILL, Oak Hill W By Sw From Junior For 5 Mi (Lat: 38.017028 Lon: -81.160917), Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPND457,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6171.87 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 11/12/1998, Phone: (202) 467-5700


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Junior)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 7054Q, N7054Q, N-7054Q, Serial Number: 808, Certificate Issue Date: 06/13/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Gary W Carpenter, Po Box 145, Junior, WV 26275
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/27/2004

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 18 took place in 2006, and the least - 4 in 2016. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Junior, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (66.7%), and Outside Fires (18.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Junior, WV
    • 9266.7%Structure Fires
    • 2518.1%Outside Fires
    • 1712.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Junior, WV
Most common first names in Junior, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William980.8 years
George675.8 years
Charles584.0 years
Mary472.3 years
Opal471.9 years
Martin388.3 years
Milford365.3 years
Roy373.7 years
Juanita272.0 years
Carl262.0 years
Most common last names in Junior, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore1979.6 years
Row1285.5 years
Ware879.9 years
Corley775.9 years
Skidmore678.7 years
Markley570.8 years
Snyder580.8 years
Shomo472.7 years
Arbogast482.7 years
Freeman470.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Junior, WV
  • 53.9%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Wood
  • 9.0%Electricity
  • 9.0%Coal or coke
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Junior, WV
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 7.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Junior compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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