Harpers Ferry, WV is a small town located in Jefferson County, West Virginia with a population of 292 people. The population density is 533 people per square mile. This small community offers visitors and residents alike an array of recreational activities throughout the year. Popular local businesses include Black Bear Bakery, The Harpers Ferry Historical Association, which focuses on preserving the town’s history and culture, and Harper’s Station Restaurant & Bar. Year-round outdoor activities in Harpers Ferry includes hiking along Maryland Heights Trail, canoeing or kayaking on the Potomac River or Shenandoah River, exploring historic sites such as John Brown’s Fort, or visiting one of many nearby state parks. Other organizations in Harpers Ferry include the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club headquarters which are both located nearby. Local sporting events include annual baseball games between high school teams from different counties as well as other smaller tournaments hosted by local sports clubs.
The population in Harpers Ferry is 292. There are 546 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harpers Ferry is 57.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harpers Ferry is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harpers Ferry
- 77.9% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 11.3% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Harpers Ferry
- 90.3% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander