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Buckhannon

West Virginia · 5,639 residents · 2.849 sq mi
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Buckhannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $103,500. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,639
−2%since 2000
from 5,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,979 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+5%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Buckhannon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,425
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,421 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,054
+47%since 2000
from $12,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,471)
Black2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1%(55)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,231)
Black1.9%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(141)
Asian0.9%(52)
Other1.5%(85)
Diversity Score16.4%(922)
Diversity Score
16
+77%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhannon, West Virginia?

Buckhannon, West Virginia has about 5,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buckhannon, West Virginia earns about $34,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhannon, West Virginia expensive?

In Buckhannon, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhannon, West Virginia?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhannon, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhannon, West Virginia?

About 23.3% of people in Buckhannon, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckhannon, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckhannon, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 270 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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