Buckhannon, WV

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2023 Population

5,144

1.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.6

8.94% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

24.6%

10.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$48,720

11.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$152,000

2.77% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,895

4.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Buckhannon, WV had a population of 5.14k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $48,720. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Buckhannon, WV declined from 5,201 to 5,144, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,621 to $48,720, a 11.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buckhannon, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.68%).

None of the households in Buckhannon, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Buckhannon, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Buckhannon, WV was $152,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Buckhannon, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Buckhannon, WV was 2 cars per household.

United States West Virginia Upshur County, WV Harrison, Randolph, Upshur, Lewis, Taylor, Barbour Counties PUMA, WV

Population & Diversity

Buckhannon, WV is home to a population of 5.14k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.12% of Buckhannon, WV residents were born outside of the country (109 people).

In 2023, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.46k people) in Buckhannon, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 302 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 198 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Buckhannon, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Buckhannon, WV was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buckhannon, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buckhannon, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.46k ± 159
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
302 ± 91
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
198 ± 137

1.89%

Hispanic Population

97 people

1.89% of the people in Buckhannon, WV are hispanic (97 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buckhannon, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

2.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

109 people

1.15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

60 people

As of 2023, 2.12% of Buckhannon, WV residents (109 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buckhannon, WV was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buckhannon, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
85 ± 52
Gulf War (1990s)
52 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
11 ± 30

Buckhannon, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buckhannon, WV employs 1.9k people. The largest industries in Buckhannon, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (399 people), Educational Services (282 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (200 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,484), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,298), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,496).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.9k

2023 Value

± 329

−4.73%

1 Year decline

± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buckhannon, WV declined at a rate of −4.73%, from 1.99k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buckhannon, WV, are Management Occupations (254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (205 people), and Transportation Occupations (200 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buckhannon, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.9k

2023 Value

± 329

−4.73%

1 Year decline

± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buckhannon, WV declined at a rate of −4.73%, from 1.99k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buckhannon, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (399 people), Educational Services (282 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buckhannon, WV, though some of these residents may live in Buckhannon, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,254

Median earning men ± $14,301

$28,804

Median earning women ± $17,773

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,484), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,130), and Public Administration ($64,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($120,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,953), and Public Administration ($52,368).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Education

In 2022, universities in Buckhannon, WV awarded 386 degrees. The student population of Buckhannon, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 493 male students and 544 female students.

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $31,698.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Buckhannon, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,037 (47.5% men and 52.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,037 students enrolled in Buckhannon, WV, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,698) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,278) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buckhannon, WV was $152,000 in 2023, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $147,900 to $152,000, a 2.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Buckhannon, WV is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Buckhannon, WV have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buckhannon, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Buckhannon, WV is $48,720. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Buckhannon, WV was Census Tract 9669 with a value of $61,971, followed by Census Tract 9667 and Census Tract 9666, with respective values of $56,563 and $51,885.

Housing

Property

$152,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,069

$1,199

Median Property Taxes

±$223

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buckhannon, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buckhannon, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9669
Census Tract 9667
Census Tract 9666

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buckhannon, WV was Census Tract 9669 with a value of $61,971, followed by Census Tract 9667 and Census Tract 9666, with respective values of $56,563 and $51,885.

The following map shows all of the places in Buckhannon, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,720

Median Household Income

± $9,014

1.92k

Number of Households

± 296

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.92k households in Buckhannon, WV grew to $48,720 from the previous year's value of $43,621.

The following chart displays the households in Buckhannon, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buckhannon, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.9%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Walked (13.4%)

In 2023, 61.9% of workers in Buckhannon, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who walked to work (13.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buckhannon, WV have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Buckhannon, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buckhannon, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buckhannon, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buckhannon, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buckhannon, WV (974 out of 3.96k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buckhannon, WV is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Buckhannon, WV has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 24.4% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Upshur County, WV see 1615 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.186% increase from the previous year (1612 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2163 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 991 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,615 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Upshur County, WV

Primary care physicians in Upshur County, WV see an average of 1,615 patients per year. This represents a 0.186% increase from the previous year (1,612 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Upshur County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 30.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.75%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

24.4%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buckhannon, WV grew by 1.85% from 5.65% to 5.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buckhannon, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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