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Huntington

Virginia · 13,502 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Huntington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,956. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $541,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,502
+62%since 2000
from 8,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11,959 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 7,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K11K13K15K1990201020202024Huntington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,956
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,951
+84%since 2000
from $36,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+1%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,900
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,062
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+113%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,944)
Black16.3%(1,356)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,166)
Asian7%(580)
Other0%
Diversity Score71%(5,909)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(6,631)
Black13.8%(1,861)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(2,491)
Asian10.1%(1,367)
Other8.5%(1,152)
Diversity Score86%(11,616)
Diversity Score
86
+21%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 19.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Virginia?

Huntington, Virginia has about 13,502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Virginia?

The typical household in Huntington, Virginia earns about $99,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington, Virginia expensive?

In Huntington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $541,900, and the typical rent is about $2,062 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Virginia?

About 65.2% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, Virginia?

About 7.3% of people in Huntington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,013 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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