Buckhannon, WV

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2022 Population

5,201

2.66% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.8

5.54% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

22.2%

14.2% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$43,621

6.4% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$147,900

10.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

1,989

12.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Buckhannon, WV had a population of 5.2k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $43,621. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Buckhannon, WV declined from 5,343 to 5,201, a −2.66% decrease and its median household income declined from $46,602 to $43,621, a −6.4% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buckhannon, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), and White (Hispanic) (1.71%).

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.

99.1% of the residents in Buckhannon, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Buckhannon, WV are West Virginia Wesleyan College (270 degrees awarded in 2022) and Fred W Eberle Technical Center (116 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Buckhannon, WV was $147,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Buckhannon, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Buckhannon, WV was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Buckhannon, WV is home to a population of 5.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.15% of Buckhannon, WV residents were born outside of the country (60 people).

In 2022, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.47k people) in Buckhannon, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 324 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 105 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Buckhannon, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Buckhannon, WV was 99.4%, 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)
4.47k ± 114
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
324 ± 101
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
105 ± 65.4

3.54%

Hispanic Population

184 people

3.54% of the people in Buckhannon, WV are hispanic (184 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

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

1.15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

60 people

0.711%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

38 people

As of 2022, 1.15% of Buckhannon, WV residents (60 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buckhannon, WV was 0.711%, 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
98 ± 57
World War II
23 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
20 ± 20

Buckhannon, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buckhannon, WV employs 1.99k people. The largest industries in Buckhannon, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (367 people), Educational Services (307 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (213 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($115,602), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,357), and Transportation & Warehousing ($68,480).

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

1.99k

2022 Value

± 338

−12.1%

1 Year decline

± 27.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Buckhannon, WV declined at a rate of −12.1%, from 2.26k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buckhannon, WV, are Transportation Occupations (228 people), Management Occupations (223 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (220 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

1.99k

2022 Value

± 338

−12.1%

1 Year decline

± 27.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Buckhannon, WV declined at a rate of −12.1%, from 2.26k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buckhannon, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (367 people), Educational Services (307 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (213 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

$40,560

Median earning men ± $16,891

$31,574

Median earning women ± $11,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,868), Public Administration ($62,143), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,542), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,714), and Retail Trade ($36,575).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 435 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Buckhannon, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buckhannon, WV are White (322 and 88%), followed by Black or African American (23 and 6.28%), Two or More Races (9 and 2.46%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 2.19%).

The largest universities in Buckhannon, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia Wesleyan College (270 and 69.9%) and Fred W Eberle Technical Center (116 and 30.1%).

The most popular majors in Buckhannon, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 and 11.9%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (38 and 9.84%), and Registered Nursing (31 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost in Buckhannon, WV 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 White with 755 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
24 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Buckhannon, WV was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Buckhannon, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia Wesleyan College
270 degrees awarded
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
116 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia Wesleyan College with 270 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 163 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buckhannon, WV, which is 0.731 times less than the 223 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 322 degrees mean that there were 14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23 degrees awarded.

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 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

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 $147,900 in 2022, which is 0.525 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $133,600 to $147,900, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Buckhannon, WV is 62.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Buckhannon, WV have an average commute time of 16.6 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 $43,621. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Buckhannon, WV was Census Tract 9669 with a value of $49,271, followed by Census Tract 9666 and Census Tract 9667, with respective values of $48,030 and $47,917.

Housing

Property

$147,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,767

$1,258

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.

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2022

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.6% of the housing units in Buckhannon, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buckhannon, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9669
Census Tract 9666
Census Tract 9667

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buckhannon, WV was Census Tract 9669 with a value of $49,271, followed by Census Tract 9666 and Census Tract 9667, with respective values of $48,030 and $47,917.

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.

$43,621

Median Household Income

± $9,477

2.01k

Number of Households

± 302

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.01k households in Buckhannon, WV declined from $43,621 from the previous year's value of $46,602.

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 2022

Drove Alone (60.5%)
Worked At Home (16.3%)
Walked (14.4%)

In 2022, 60.5% of workers in Buckhannon, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who walked to work (14.4%).

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

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buckhannon, WV have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% 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

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buckhannon, WV (902 out of 4.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

94.3% of the population of Buckhannon, WV has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 9.85% on non-group plans, and 2.03% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.65%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

9.85%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buckhannon, WV declined by 11.4% from 6.38% to 5.65%.

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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