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Hurricane

West Virginia · 4,537 residents · 3.714 sq mi
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Hurricane has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,990. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,537
−13%vs 2000
vs 5,222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,222 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hurricane
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,990
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,591 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,921
−46%vs 2000
vs $20,119 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $507 in 2000
US average: $450
72.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,103)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(207)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(4,506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(111)
2
−38%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hurricane, West Virginia?

Hurricane, West Virginia has about 4,537 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hurricane, West Virginia earns about $23,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurricane, West Virginia expensive?

In Hurricane, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Hurricane, West Virginia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hurricane, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurricane, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of people in Hurricane, 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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