West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,208 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,331 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,639 |
| Median Home Value | $117,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,244 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,680 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,110 (17.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,454 (23.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,790 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 3,321 (69.3%) |
The table below compares Braxton County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 42 | 26th |
| Population Density | # 46 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 48 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 8 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
