Buckhannon, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Buckhannon, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,473
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
17.8%
Median Home
$128,900
Median Income
$42,287
Median Rent
$689
Buckhannon SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Buckhannon, WV Crime Report
96
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,786.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.84%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Buckhannon / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 1,786.7 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 93.1 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 55.8 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 91 | 1,693.7 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 91 | 1,693.7 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
Buckhannon, WV Cost Of Living
91
Buckhannon's Overall Cost Of Living
Buckhannon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Buckhannon | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
Buckhannon, WV Photos
Rankings for Buckhannon in West Virginia
Map Of Buckhannon, WV
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Population over time in Buckhannon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,473 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 5,566 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,596 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,645 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,650 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,646 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,636 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,626 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,614 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,628 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buckhannon
| Race | Buckhannon | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.4% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Buckhannon
| Gender | Buckhannon | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buckhannon for adults over 25
| Education | Buckhannon | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Buckhannon, West Virginia
| Income | Buckhannon | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
