Braxton County, West Virginia

Total Population: 12,345

County Seat: Sutton

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.0%
Two or More Races10.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.