Hurricane, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Hurricane, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,225
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
7.2%
Median Home
$149,000
Median Income
$62,308
Median Rent
$807
Hurricane SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Hurricane, WV Cost Of Living
89
Hurricane's Overall Cost Of Living
Hurricane's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Hurricane | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
Hurricane, WV Photos
Rankings for Hurricane in West Virginia
Map Of Hurricane, WV
Best Places Around Hurricane
1
St. Albans, WV
Population 10,078
2
Teays Valley, WV
Population 13,729
3
Pea Ridge, WV
Population 6,854
4
Dunbar, WV
Population 7,166
5
South Charleston, WV
Population 12,461
6
Nitro, WV
Population 6,498
7
Cross Lanes, WV
Population 9,517
Population over time in Hurricane
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,225 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 6,477 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,450 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,460 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 6,388 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,352 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,336 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,306 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,288 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,264 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hurricane
| Race | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Hurricane
| Gender | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 41.9% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hurricane for adults over 25
| Education | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Hurricane, West Virginia
| Income | Hurricane | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.3% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
