Huntington, West Virginia
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Huntington, West Virginia, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,787 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $45,100 | $59,608 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 42.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $127,200 | $162,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $912 | $872 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 1.9% | 1.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.3% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 19.0 | 26.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 31.2% | 46.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 83.6% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 6.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 29.3 | 19.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 34.7 | 42.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 17.5% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 19.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 10.8% | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 20.6% | 26.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 19,753 | 728,655 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 48.7% | 62.6% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 22.1% | 26.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 17.4% | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.6% | 31.3% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 43.3% | 29.0% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $32,226 | $34,203 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 31.8% | 21.1% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 5.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 48.1% | 36.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 22.2% | 17.3% | n/a |
Housing in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 23,878 | 861,325 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 65.2% | 70.9% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 20.7% | 7.8% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 17.3% | 15.4% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,955.0 | 1,976.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.7% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 37.2% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $909 | $865 | n/a |
Education in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 10.6% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 24.8% | 39.3% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 29.4% | 25.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.4% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.9% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 57.0% | 53.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 69.6% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 45.7% | 28.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.6% | 9.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 16.2% | 8.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Huntington, West Virginia
| Statistic | Huntington | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 69.0% | 67.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.9% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 96.5% | 97.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.4% | 1.2% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.6% | 2.2% | 16.7% |