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Harpers Ferry, WV


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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson county, is 18 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 49 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is part of the Washington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 307 people people live in Harpers Ferry.

The People and Families of Harpers Ferry

In Harpers Ferry, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harpers Ferry had a median family income of $70,313.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,000) in Harpers Ferry than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Harpers Ferry Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Harpers Ferry, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Harpers Ferry, 65% of commuters drive to work.

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