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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Braxton County

West Virginia · 14,702 residents · 510.735 sq mi
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Braxton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,412. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,702
+13%since 1990
from 12,998 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+9%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,412
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,349
+62%since 1990
from $8,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.0%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(12,890)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(26)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score2.6%(332)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(14,353)
Black0.7%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(65)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score3.1%(454)
Diversity Score
3
+21%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braxton County, West Virginia?

Braxton County, West Virginia has about 14,702 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Braxton County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Braxton County, West Virginia earns about $24,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braxton County, West Virginia expensive?

In Braxton County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Braxton County, West Virginia?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Braxton County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braxton County, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Braxton County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braxton County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Braxton County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,704 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9679Census Tract 9681Census Tract 9680
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 26601ZIP 26624ZIP 26623ZIP 25063ZIP 26335ZIP 26621ZIP 26619ZIP 26376ZIP 26627ZIP 26636ZIP 26629ZIP 26631ZIP 26615
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