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Bruno

West Virginia · 638 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,700. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638
+3%since 2023
from 619 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
493 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 478 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2625748851K2K201020202024Bruno
2024638
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,862
Unchangedsince 2023
from $32,757 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−7%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade42%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance34.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical34.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $251,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(51)
Diversity Score18.9%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(38)
Diversity Score14%(89)
Diversity Score
14
−26%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
67.5 min
+1%since 2023
from 67.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
Female
62.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
59.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruno, West Virginia?

Bruno, West Virginia has about 638 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bruno, West Virginia expensive?

In Bruno, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $251,700.

How educated are people in Bruno, West Virginia?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bruno, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruno, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of people in Bruno, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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