The small town of Northfork, WV, has an estimated population of 1,019 people. The town has a population density of 21 people per square mile, which is much lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile in the US. Northfork offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities year-round for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Outdoor activities include hiking at nearby Bluestone State Park, fishing on the Bluestone River, and skiing down slopes at Winterplace Ski Resort. Local businesses in Northfork include the Northfork Country Inn & Suites, Wendy’s Family Restaurant as well as various other restaurants such as Chinese Buffet Express and El Puerco Loco Mexican Grill. There are also a few local organizations such as the McDowell County Historical Society that organizes events throughout the year and put out educational material about McDowell County's past and present. Finally, Northfork plays host to many local sporting events such as Little League games in the springtime and football championships in the fall.
The population in Northfork (zip 24868) is 1,019. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Northfork (zip 24868) is 53.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Northfork (zip 24868) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Northfork (zip 24868)
- 45.4% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 24.0% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Northfork (zip 24868)
- 74.9% are White
- 24.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander