Braxton County, West Virginia
Total Population: 12,345
County Seat: Sutton
Median Home Value
$106,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$44,449
Across all households
Median Age
46.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.7%
65 Years and Over
24.4%
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
100.0%
No Health Insurance
9.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
11.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
1.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$44,449
Mean Household Income
$56,895
Per Capita Income
$23,349
Unemployment Rate (16+)
12.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
60.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$106,400
Median Rent
$578/mo
Total Housing Units
6,278
Owner-Occupied
79.3%
Renter-Occupied
20.7%
Vacancy Rate
24.6%
Married Couple Households
51.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.1%
Average Household Size
2.51
Broadband Internet Access
78.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54007.