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Bruno

West Virginia · 483 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Bruno has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,215. Population has fallen 43% since 2019, a loss of 361 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 51.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
−43%since 2019
from 844 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
−43%since 2019
from 652 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+24%since 2019
from 31.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2625748851K2K201020202024Bruno
2024638
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,215
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,721
+24%since 2019
from $11,080 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
20.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.1%(170)
Diversity Score40.2%(339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(459)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.1%(121)
Diversity Score41.9%(203)
Diversity Score
42
+4%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
69.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruno, West Virginia?

Bruno, West Virginia has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruno, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bruno, West Virginia earns about $21,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bruno, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 51.4% 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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