Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 2 have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Middlebourne. Its National Register listings include William Wells House and Tyler County Courthouse and Jail. Middlebourne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Middlebourne beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middlebourne, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Middlebourne.
The top destinations are New Martinsville (7%), St. Marys (4%) and Bridgeport (3%). Just nearly a tenth of Middlebourne’s working residents have a job in town. Jobs in Middlebourne grew by 46 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 333. Among residents locally, 17% live below the poverty line, near the West Virginia town median (16%) and above the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
| Middlebourne | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.7% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities. The national flood insurance program has paid 7 claims in Middlebourne since 1985. 89% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Federal aid has come to Middlebourne households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Middlebourne’s median rent stands at $721 a month, against $878 a month in West Virginia’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Home values are down 7.9% over the year to September 2026. In Middlebourne, 75% of households own their home.
| Middlebourne | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $721 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A winter brings about 27 inches of snow, with January nights at 22° and July afternoons at 85°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The midpoint age in Middlebourne is 49.9 years. People 65 and older are 29% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (21% statewide). The town is shrinking: down 5.6% since 2020, to 676 residents (2025 estimate). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 24% across West Virginia.
| Middlebourne | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Middlebourne | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.2% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.9% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.2% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.4% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
For adults in Middlebourne, the share who have diabetes is 17%. This West Virginia town tracks West Virginia closely on all 32 CDC measures. In Middlebourne, just over a fifth of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Middlebourne | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Middlebourne; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Middlebourne residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Middlebourne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Middlebourne on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Middlebourne is a town and the county seat of Tyler County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census.
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Middlebourne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
