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Bud

West Virginia · 347 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 $32,113. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−5%since 2019
from 367 in 2019
2010 – 2024
111 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 118 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.1
−30%since 2019
from 67.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
41206370534699201020202024Bud
2024644
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,113
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$16,104
−35%since 2019
from $24,628 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
34.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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

84.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
15.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(321)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(28)
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
5.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
38.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bud, West Virginia?

Bud, West Virginia has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bud, West Virginia earns about $32,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bud, West Virginia?

About 11.7% 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 34.1% 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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