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Bud

West Virginia · 644 residents · 3.122 sq mi
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Bud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,548. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 381 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 57% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
644
+145%since 2023
from 263 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
+145%since 2023
from 84 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
41206370534699201020202024Bud
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,548
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,333
−44%since 2023
from $39,691 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−30%since 2023
from 0.615 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
56.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(10)
Diversity Score9.1%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(640)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−83%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% 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
26.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% 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
37.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
Female
37.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% 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 Bud, West Virginia?

Bud, West Virginia has about 644 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bud, West Virginia earns about $25,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bud, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bud, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bud, West Virginia?

About 12.4% of people in Bud, 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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