Huntington, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Huntington, West Virginia Info Snack

Population
46,139
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
32.1%
Median Home
$100,300
Median Income
$33,012
Median Rent
$727

Huntington SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9

Huntington, WV Cost Of Living

84
Huntington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Huntington West Virginia National Average
Overall 84 88 100
Services 93 106 100
Groceries 96 100 100
Health 95 87 100
Housing 56 63 100
Transportation 99 89 100
Utilities 88 90 100

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Rankings for Huntington in West Virginia

Map Of Huntington, WV

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4

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5

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6

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Population over time in Huntington

Year Population % Change
2020 46,139 -2.7%
2019 47,420 -1.3%
2018 48,034 -1.4%
2017 48,735 -0.4%
2016 48,944 -0.2%
2015 49,053 -0.2%
2014 49,150 0.0%
2013 49,136 -0.1%
2012 49,192 -0.1%
2011 49,228 -

Race / Ethnicity in Huntington

White
84.4% (38,951)
African American
8.1% (3,724)
American Indian
0.2% (113)
Asian
1.7% (765)
Hawaiian
0.0% (17)
Other
0.5% (210)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,509)
Hispanic
1.8% (850)
Race Huntington WV USA
White 84.4% 91.5% 60.1%
African American 8.1% 3.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.8% 1.6% 18.2%

Gender in Huntington

Female
52.9% (24,387)
Male
47.1% (21,752)
Gender Huntington WV USA
Female 52.9% 50.6% 50.8%
Male 47.1% 49.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Huntington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (2,306)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (3,229)
High School / GED
29.0% (13,380)
Some College
22.0% (10,150)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,229)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (7,382)
Master's Degree
9.0% (4,152)
Professional Degree
3.0% (1,384)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (922)
Education Huntington WV USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 40.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 13.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Huntington, West Virginia

Less than $10,000
17.6% (814,287)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.3% (429,243)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.3% (565,628)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.3% (568,464)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (643,629)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.7% (583,828)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.4% (385,279)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.8% (359,042)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (138,511)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (125,984)
Income Huntington WV USA
Less than $10,000 17.6% 8.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.3% 5.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.3% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.3% 10.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 14.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.7% 17.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.4% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.8% 11.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 3.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 3.1% 8.3%

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