Huntington, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Huntington, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Huntington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Huntington, WV Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Huntington in West Virginia
Map Of Huntington, WV
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1
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2
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3
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
