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Bud

West Virginia · 487 residents · 3.122 sq mi
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Bud has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,341. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+72%vs 2011
vs 283 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
+72%vs 2011
vs 91 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+94%vs 2011
vs 24.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
41206370534699201020202024Bud
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,341
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,921 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,870
−1%vs 2011
vs $14,952 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.324 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,700
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
22.4%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.3
−65%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(457)
Black2.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(47)
Diversity Score
10
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
34.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
Female
42.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bud, West Virginia?

Bud, West Virginia has about 487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bud, West Virginia earns about $50,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bud, West Virginia expensive?

In Bud, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $14,700.

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 16.3% 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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