Braxton County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
12,345
Male
6,446
52.2%
Female
5,899
47.8%
Median Age
46.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
0.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.8%
High School or Higher47.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
8.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
12.2%
Married
42.8%
Braxton County, WV has a population of 12,345 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.2% of the population. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.1% of residents are foreign-born.