Demographics in Buckhannon, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Buckhannon?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,144

Male

2,490

48.4%

Female

2,654

51.6%

Median Age

32.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.3%

Black

6.5%

Hispanic

1.9%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

4.4%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.1%

High School or Higher

35.9%

Foreign Born

2.1%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

25.3%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Buckhannon, WV has a population of 5,144 with a median age of 32.6. The racial makeup is 87.3% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.1%.