Braxton County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,208 | — | #2,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,331 | -33.0% | #2,753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,900 | -58.2% | #2,714 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $606 | -47.9% | #3,045 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | +62.0% | #2,706 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Braxton County has a population of 12,208, making it the #2,339 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Braxton County is $50,331, ranking #2,753 out of 3,222 counties — 33.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.4% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Braxton County is $117,900 (-58.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $606/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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91.5% of residents in Braxton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Braxton County, West Virginia
Braxton County, West Virginia has a total population of 12,208, making it the 2,339th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Braxton County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Braxton County is $50,331, which ranks #2,753 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Braxton County is $117,900, 58.2% below the national median. Renters in Braxton County pay a median gross rent of $606 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Braxton County, 14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.
Braxton County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (12.1%).
All data for Braxton County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.