Huntington, WV

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2021 Population

46,923

1.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

2.25% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

30.2%

5.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,351

4.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$98,600

1.69% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

19,011

2.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntington, WV had a population of 46.9k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $34,351. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntington, WV grew from 46,139 to 46,923, a 1.7% increase and its median household income grew from $33,012 to $34,351, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntington, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.62%).

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 (2,787 degrees awarded in 2021) and Huntington Junior College (49 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntington, WV was $98,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Huntington, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 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 46.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.21% of Huntington, WV residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people).

In 2021, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.7k people) in Huntington, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.71k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Huntington, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington, WV was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
39.7k ± 441
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.71k ± 417
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.64k ± 339

1.8%

Hispanic Population

845 people

1.8% of the people in Huntington, WV are hispanic (845 people).

The following chart shows the 7 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

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

2.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

2.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.08k people

As of 2021, 2.21% of Huntington, WV residents (1.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington, WV was 2.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
958 ± 153
Gulf War (2001-)
595 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
281 ± 101

Huntington, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntington, WV employs 19k people. The largest industries in Huntington, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,927 people), Retail Trade (2,587 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,288 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,625), Wholesale Trade ($52,955), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,250).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19k

2021 Value

± 977

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington, WV grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 18.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,388 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,325 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,975 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington, 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2021 Value

± 977

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington, WV grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 18.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,927 people), Retail Trade (2,587 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,288 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

$31,977

Median earning men ± $1,882

$23,313

Median earning women ± $2,933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,317), Information ($48,679), and Wholesale Trade ($48,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,429), Manufacturing ($40,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,126).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

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.

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 West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Huntington, WV awarded 2,836 degrees. The student population of Huntington, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,380 male students and 6,794 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington, WV are White (2,328 and 86.2%), followed by Black or African American (124 and 4.59%), Unknown (89 and 3.29%), and Hispanic or Latino (63 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in Huntington, WV by number of degrees awarded are Marshall University (2,787 and 98.3%) and Huntington Junior College (49 and 1.73%).

The most popular majors in Huntington, WV are Registered Nursing (194 and 6.84%), General Studies (183 and 6.45%), and General Psychology (134 and 4.72%).

The median tuition cost in Huntington, WV for a public four year colleges is $7,190 for in-state students and $18,244 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Huntington, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,174 (39.2% men and 60.8% 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 2021 there were 11,174 students enrolled in Huntington, WV, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,246 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health Preparatory Programs
98 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
92 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
183 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntington, WV was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 98 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
2,787 degrees awarded
Huntington Junior College
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marshall University with 2,787 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,117 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington, WV, which is 0.65 times less than the 1,719 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,328 degrees mean that there were 18.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 124 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 for-profit, 2-year ($10,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,362) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

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 Huntington, WV was $98,600 in 2021, which is 0.403 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $100,300 to $98,600, a 1.69% decrease. The homeownership rate in Huntington, WV is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntington, WV have an average commute time of 18.3 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.

Median household income in Huntington, WV is $34,351. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Huntington, WV was Census Tract 20 with a value of $96,389, followed by Census Tract 201 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $70,538 and $69,118.

Housing

Property

$98,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,975

$10,396

Median Property Taxes

±$625

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

52.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.6% of the housing units in Huntington, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntington, 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 20
Census Tract 201
Census Tract 204

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntington, WV was Census Tract 20 with a value of $96,389, followed by Census Tract 201 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $70,538 and $69,118.

The following map shows all of the places in Huntington, 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.

$34,351

Median Household Income

± $2,228

19.8k

Number of Households

± 1,005

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.8k households in Huntington, WV grew to $34,351 from the previous year's value of $33,012.

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.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (6.38%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Huntington, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (6.38%).

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 Huntington, WV have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% 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

30.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington, WV (13.3k out of 44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 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.

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

91% of the population of Huntington, WV has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cabell County, WV see 571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (590 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cabell County, WV

Primary care physicians in Cabell County, WV see an average of 571 patients per year. This represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (590 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.04%

Uninsured

36.2%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington, WV grew by 0.089% from 9.03% to 9.04%.

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.