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Huntington

Virginia · 11,267 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Huntington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,013. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,267
+35%since 2000
from 8,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,980 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 7,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K11K13K15K1990201020202024Huntington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,013
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,736
+32%since 2000
from $36,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,500
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,266
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+86%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(5,896)
Black13.2%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(2,445)
Asian9.4%(1,064)
Other2.7%(300)
Diversity Score80.9%(9,116)
Diversity Score
81
+14%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
33.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Virginia?

Huntington, Virginia has about 11,267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Virginia?

The typical household in Huntington, Virginia earns about $76,013 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 $359,500, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Virginia?

About 53.0% 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 6.9% 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 3,778 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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