Huntington, WV

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2024 Population

45,787

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.7

0.573% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

25.7%

6.11% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$45,100

4.53% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$127,200

7.07% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

20,514

1.01% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Huntington, 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% of the residents in Huntington, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntington, WV are Marshall University (2,609 degrees awarded in 2024) and Huntington Junior College (28 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Huntington, WV was $127,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.3%.

Most people in Huntington, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntington, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Huntington, WV is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.87% of Huntington, WV residents were born outside of the country (858 people).

In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.3k people) in Huntington, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.42k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Huntington, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington, WV was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntington, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.3k ± 441
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.98k ± 401
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.42k ± 389

2.38%

Hispanic Population

1.09k people

2.38% of the people in Huntington, WV are hispanic (1.09k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Huntington, 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
2,614 ± 1,254 people
Philippines
2,231 ± 1,159 people
India
2,211 ± 1,154 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

Foreign-Born Population

1.87%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

858 people

1.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

847 people

As of 2024, 1.87% of Huntington, WV residents (858 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington, WV was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
775 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
709 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
334 ± 119

Huntington, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Huntington, WV.

Health

91.6% of the population of Huntington, WV has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 25.3% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 30.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

25.3%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington, WV declined by 0.415% from 8.39% to 8.36%.

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

Economy

The economy of Huntington, WV employs 20.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Huntington, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,124 people), Educational Services (2,709 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,607 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($72,849), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,583), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,204).

Employment

Occupations

20.5k

2024 Value

± 1,046

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntington, WV grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 20.3k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,443 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,062 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,062 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

20.5k

2024 Value

± 1,046

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntington, WV grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 20.3k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,124 people), Educational Services (2,709 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntington, WV, though some of these residents may live in Huntington, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,756

Median earning men ± $2,660

$27,560

Median earning women ± $2,680

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($71,193), Information ($62,831), and Public Administration ($60,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($150,994), Public Administration ($46,711), and Construction ($39,028).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice 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.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 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 Huntington, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (28.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Huntington, WV awarded 2,637 degrees. The student population of Huntington, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,921 male students and 7,219 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington, WV are White (2,100 and 81.1%), Unknown (151 and 5.83%), Black or African American (129 and 4.98%), and Two or More Races (88 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Huntington, WV by number of degrees awarded are Marshall University (2,609 and 98.9%) and Huntington Junior College (28 and 1.06%).

The most popular majors in Huntington, WV are General Business (251 and 9.52%), Registered Nursing (247 and 9.37%), and General Studies (148 and 5.61%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,568 for in-state students and $18,748 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Huntington, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,140 (40.5% men and 59.5% 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 2024 there were 12,140 students enrolled in Huntington, WV, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,062 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
199 degrees awarded
General Studies
148 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntington, WV was General Business with 199 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marshall University
2,609 degrees awarded
Huntington Junior College
28 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marshall University with 2,609 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 911 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington, WV, which is 0.528 times less than the 1,726 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,100 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 151 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, 2-year ($10,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,594) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntington, WV was $127,200 in 2024, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $118,800 to $127,200, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntington, WV is 53.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Huntington, WV have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntington, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$127,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,297

$10,520

Median Property Taxes

±$670

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 Huntington, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.3%

Homeownership

2024

59.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.3% of the housing units in Huntington, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$45,100

Median Household Income

± $3,555

19.8k

Number of Households

± 1,015

In 2024, the median household income of the 19.8k households in Huntington, WV grew to $45,100 from the previous year's value of $43,146.

The following chart displays the households in Huntington, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.443

2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (9.41%)

In 2024, 69.6% of workers in Huntington, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (9.41%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntington, WV have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Huntington, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington, WV (10.9k out of 42.5k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntington, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.