Braxton County is home to 14,523 people in West Virginia. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. The median age is 43.8, about 7 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $76,200. The foreign-born share is 0%. 75% of homes are owner-occupied.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.2%(115)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)33.2%(290)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.5%(310)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.1%(27)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.5%(13)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 873 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Braxton County, West Virginia?
Braxton County, West Virginia has about 14,523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Braxton County, West Virginia?
The typical household in Braxton County, West Virginia earns about $32,158 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.
How educated are people in Braxton County, West Virginia?
About 9.5% 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 21.0% 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 1,525 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.
