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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Huntington

Virginia · 8,325 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Huntington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,325
+11%since 1990
from 7,489 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,374 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 6,633 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+5%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K8K11K13K15K1990201020202024Huntington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,364
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,978 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,945
+42%since 1990
from $26,077 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $124,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$898
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $726 in 1990
US average: $602
35.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.0% in 1990
64.2% rent
2.5
−12%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(5,933)
Black13%(974)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(538)
Asian4.5%(339)
Diversity Score54%(4,042)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,944)
Black16.3%(1,356)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,166)
Asian7%(580)
Diversity Score71%(5,909)
71
+32%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Virginia?

Huntington, Virginia has about 8,325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Virginia?

The typical household in Huntington, Virginia earns about $52,364 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 $133,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Virginia?

About 54.1% 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 7.7% 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 836 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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