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Crime in Huntington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Huntington. Key points include:
There were 1,975 total crimes in Huntington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 4,402.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 800.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 3,602.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Huntington is 107.74% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Huntington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Huntington / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,975 | 4,402.6 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 359 | 800.3 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 47 | 104.8 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 260 | 579.6 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,616 | 3,602.3 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 272 | 606.3 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,194 | 2,661.6 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 150 | 334.4 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Huntington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Huntington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Huntington is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Huntington is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Huntington is $139,631.
The median income in Huntington is $45,100.
Huntington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Huntington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Huntington | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Huntington, WV Weather
The average high in Huntington is 66.6° and the average low is 43.3°.
There are 86.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 14.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Huntington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 86.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Huntington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Huntington
The current population in Huntington is 45,787. The population has decreased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,787 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 46,189 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 46,637 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 46,923 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 46,139 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 46,667 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 47,420 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 48,034 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 48,735 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 48,944 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 49,053 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 49,150 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 49,136 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 49,192 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 49,228 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Huntington
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Huntington is:
83.6% White with 38,262 White residents.
6.5% African American with 2,976 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 565 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 122 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 2,719 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 1,091 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Huntington
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Huntington is 52.1% female with 23,856 female residents.
Huntington is 47.9% male with 21,931 male residents.
| Gender | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Huntington for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Huntington completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Huntington completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Huntington completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Huntington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Huntington completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Huntington completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Huntington completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Huntington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Huntington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Huntington, West Virginia
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11.2% of households in Huntington earn Less than $10,000.
9.9% of households in Huntington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Huntington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Huntington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Huntington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Huntington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Huntington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in Huntington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Huntington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Huntington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
