Huntington, WV β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Wayne County Β· West Virginia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Huntington based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Huntington
National Avg
West Virginia Avg
Population: 68Income: 29Home Value: 12Safety: 100Education: 31Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 38

Quick Stats

Population

46,189

2023 ACS

Median Income

$43,146

2023

Median Home Value

$118,800

2023

Median Rent

$863

2023

Median Age

34.9

Unemployment

7.6%

Cost of Living Index

76.9

100 = national avg

Huntington is a city in Wayne County, West Virginia, with a population of 46,189 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Huntington is one of the communities in West Virginia.

The median household income in Huntington is $43,146, and the median home value is $118,800. The cost of living index is 76.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $863 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, and the median age is 34.9 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

46,189

Male

21,797

47.2%

Female

24,392

52.8%

Median Age

34.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

21.5%

High School or Higher

37.3%

Foreign Born

1.8%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.269

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

85.0%

Foreign Born

1.8%

White
85.0%
Black
6.5%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
6.3%
Other
0.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.0%

905 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

98.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
375 (41.4%)
Puerto Rican
100 (11.0%)
Cuban
15 (1.7%)
Dominican
28 (3.1%)
Salvadoran
158 (17.5%)
Guatemalan
10 (1.1%)
Peruvian
32 (3.5%)
Other Hispanic
188 (20.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
160 (26.4%)
Chinese
224 (37.0%)
Filipino
56 (9.3%)
Vietnamese
15 (2.5%)
Korean
18 (3.0%)
Japanese
40 (6.6%)
Pakistani
45 (7.4%)
Thai
1 (0.2%)
Other Asian
45 (7.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
12 (85.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
17 (94.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

43,854

English Only

96.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

626 speakers

Limited English

0.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
626 (1.4%)
Chinese
205 (0.5%)
Other Indo-European
192 (0.4%)
German
180 (0.4%)
Other Asian
110 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
69 (0.2%)
Other Languages
56 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
21 (0.0%)
Tagalog
7 (0.0%)
Korean
6 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.1%

Limited English Proficiency

0.9%

Spanish
25.1% limited English
Chinese
55.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
15.6% limited English
Other Asian
64.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
49.3% limited English
Vietnamese
4.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,320

5.0% of population

Disability Rate

37.2%

862 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$39,717

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.0%
Vietnam
31.9%
Korea
3.4%
World War II
1.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.2%
35-54
21.7%
55-64
19.5%
65-74
24.9%
75+
22.8%

Male Veterans

2,225

95.9%

Female Veterans

95

4.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$39,717

Non-Veteran Income

$23,693

Difference

$16,024

67.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

862

Without Disability

1,458

Disability Rate

37.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

32,086

#1 Ancestry

English

21.3% (9,853)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

11.4% (5,277)

#3 Ancestry

German

10.9% (5,048)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
21.3%
Irish
11.4%
German
10.9%
American
7.8%
Italian
3.4%
Scottish
2.9%
Scotch-Irish
2.1%
European
2.0%
French
1.3%
Polish
1.1%
Welsh
0.9%
British
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%
Hungarian
0.4%
Arab
0.3%
Swiss
0.2%
Russian
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

19,627

Family Households

9,575

48.8%

Married Couples

6,304

32.1%

Non-Family Households

10,052

51.2%

Single Mother Households

2,330

11.9%

Single Father Households

941

4.8%

Living Alone

7,792

39.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,940

In Married Couple

4,101

59.1%

With Single Mother

2,240

32.3%

With Single Father

599

8.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$61,985

Married Couple Income

$83,019

Single Mother Income

$26,040

Single Father Income

$52,837

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

918

Grandparents Responsible

594

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$43,146

-41% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,024

-19% vs national

Poverty Rate

27.4%

+101% vs national

Gini Index

0.5442

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.6%

+46% vs national

SNAP Recipients

21.5%

of households

How Huntington Compares

Huntington vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Huntington is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Huntington. The median household income here is $43,146.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
33.0%
$25-50K
22.6%
$50-75K
16.3%
$75-100K
8.5%
$100-150K
11.2%
$150-200K
3.0%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

+4% vs WV avg

Labor Force

21,999

Employed

20,309

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.9

Work from Home

8.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

76.9

100 = national avg

-23.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$33,844

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$79,996

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
78.6
Food
83.0
Transportation
66.0
Healthcare
86.4
Utilities
85.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$853

per month

2 Bedroom

$973

per month

The median household income in Huntington, WV is $43,146, which is 41.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,024. The poverty rate of 27.4% is higher than the WV state average of 19.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5442, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 7.3%. The labor force is 21,999. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 71.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 76.9, which is 23.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 78.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,844 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$170,000

Median List Price

$119,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$101

Days on Market

35

Active Inventory

109

Months of Supply

3.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$135,009

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$979

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

15.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

92.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
15.1%
Listings with Price Drops
38.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 42.0%List Price ↓ 17.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

28

New Listings

33

Pending Sales

53

Homes Sold ↓ 12.5%New Listings ↑ 0.0%Pending ↑ 65.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$101

Median List $/SF

$100

Sale $/SF ↑ 24.7%List $/SF ↑ 3.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Huntington, WV? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, home prices have risen 270.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 86.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 63.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 45.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH housing market rather than Huntington alone.

40yr ↑ 270.6%20yr ↑ 86.1%10yr ↑ 63.9%5yr ↑ 45.6%2yr ↑ 13.7%Q4 1986 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Huntington vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Huntington is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$118,800

Median Rent

$863

Total Housing Units

24,153

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Owner Occupied

52.5%

Renter Occupied

47.5%

Median Property Tax

$878

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$710

Housing Types

Single Family
65.7%
Multi-Family
33.6%
Mobile Home
0.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$878

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.74%

of home value

Median Home Value

$118,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,120

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($878) by the median home value ($118,800). In Huntington, WV, this works out to an effective rate of 0.74%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Huntington, WV is $170,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 35 days on the market. 10.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $101. Zillow's observed rent index is $979/month. About 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 24,153 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $878. The effective tax rate is 0.74%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

8.02

per 1,000 residents

+209% vs national

Property Crime Rate

36.02

per 1,000 residents

+109% vs national

Total Crimes

1,976

2024

Violent Clearance

22%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

+2.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Huntington Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Huntington vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Huntington is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 2.2%Property ↓ 26.8%2016 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Huntington police solve 50% of murder cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.1350.0%
RapeViolent461.036.5%
RobberyViolent471.0514.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2605.8025.4%
BurglaryProperty2726.0616.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,19426.6215.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1503.342.7%

Huntington, WV reported 360 violent crimes and 1,616 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 residents is 208.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 22% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,194 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 53.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243601,6168.0236.02
20233551,4837.8532.77
20223471,5017.6232.95
20212941,5286.6034.32
20203681,6428.2436.75
20193301,7927.2239.23
20183291,5477.0333.06
20174662,2719.7247.38
20163812,3907.8549.24

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.8

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

73.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

75.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

25.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

33

Public Assistance

$1.1M

Individual Assistance

$5.2M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

14 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $4.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flood… β†’Severe StormFeb 2025$314K$296K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormMay 2024β€”$639K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2021$215K$385K
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormMay 2021$431Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020β€”$3.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2018β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodJun 2016β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormMay 2015$8Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2015$118Kβ€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds β†’Severe StormJul 2012$29K$18K
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Muds… β†’Severe StormMar 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormMay 2007β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”$269K
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides β†’Severe StormJun 2004β€”$18K
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides β†’Severe StormNov 2003$1K$85K

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

469

Total Claims Paid

$4,311,365

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$2,130,432

Properties Protected

32

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.57

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$1,800,612
200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide1$329,820

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Huntington has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, heat wave, wildfire. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 469 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,117,766 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,237,258 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.4%

10.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

33.8%

10.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.8%

Arthritis

35.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

24.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

33.8%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

42.7%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

22.2%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

13.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Huntington has an obesity rate of 46.4%, which is 10.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.8%, 10.3pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.5 mi

Cabell Huntington Hospital, In...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
River Park Hospital3.5 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital3.9 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
St Marys Medical Center6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Huntington Va Medical Center7.7 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COβ‚‚e

537.2K MT

Top Emitter

Ceredo Generating Station

310.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Ceredo Generating Station
American Electric Power Co Inc
Power Plants310,398
COLUMBIA GAS CEREDO COMPRESSOR STATION
Transcanada Pipeline Usa Ltd
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems85,809
HUNTINGTON ALLOYS CORPORATION
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Metals85,535
SWVA, INC.
Steel Dynamics Inc
Metals55,478

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 537.2K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

71.9%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

1.6%

+78% vs national

Work From Home

8.2%

-12% vs national

Carpool

11.1%

Walk / Bike

5.6%

combined

How Huntington's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355010
202266020
202155030
202066400
201966330
201877111

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Huntington, WV covers travel times and transportation modes. 71.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.2% work from home, which is above the WV state average of 6.3%. Public transit is used by 1.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.1% of workers carpool. 4.6% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.8%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

19,627

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.8%
Cellular Data Plan
73.9%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.4%
No Internet Access
11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

of households

Tablet

60.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.1%
Smartphone
85.7%
Desktop / Laptop
69.1%
Tablet
60.8%
Smartphone Only
12.5%
No Computer
9.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.1Β’

per kWh

-21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.6Β’

per kWh

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.8Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$155

residential

+5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in West Virginia averages 15.1Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $155. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Huntington vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

82.6% of households in Huntington have broadband internet access. 67.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% of households have no internet access. 12.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Huntington is located in Wayne County, WV. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Huntington.

Election Overview

Source: Wayne County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

3,532

22.4%

GOP Votes

11,934

75.8%

Total Votes

15,747

Margin

R+53.4%

Shift from 2020

R+3.2pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+53.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20243,53211,93415,74722.4%75.8%R+53.4
20204,08812,58516,94724.1%74.3%R+50.1
20163,33411,07715,08022.1%73.5%R+51.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Wayne County recorded 15,747 total votes. Republicans won the county with 75.8% of the vote compared to 22.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+53.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Wayne County has shifted 2.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

415

Total Assets

$2.9B

Total Income

$2.6B

Per 10K Residents

89.8

nonprofits

+74.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

83

Median Assets

$843K

Oldest Active

1922

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
40
Education
34
Arts & Culture
28
Religion
27
Philanthropy
25
Health Care
21
Youth Development
21
Recreation & Sports
20
Housing & Shelter
16
Community Improvement
15
Mental Health
10
Animal-Related
7
Public Benefit
7
Voluntary Health
6
Public Safety
5
Environment
4
Employment
4
Crime & Legal
3
International
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Unknown
2
Medical Research
1
Mutual Benefit
1
81.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.4B of $2.9B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Huntington

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$1.0B$1.0B1988
ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER INCβ€”$488.6M$717.2M1946
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCORPORATEDEducation$343.9M$83.2M1951
UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS & SURGE ONS INCβ€”$164.5M$68.5M1976
VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCHealth Care$89.8M$73.2M1975
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$75.2M$75.7M2010
PALLOTTINE FOUNDATION OF HUNTINGTON WEST VIRGINIAPhilanthropy$74.8M$26.4M2017
FOSTER FOUNDATION INCβ€”$43.2M$17.3M1923
COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$35.3M$23.8M2011
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INCHuman Services$35.1M$25.4M1922
MARSHALL HEALTH NETWORK INCHealth Care$31.4M$57.0M2020
JAMES & ALICE TEUBERT CHARITABLE TRβ€”$29.1M$4.4M1987
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INCArts & Culture$28.7M$8.7M1948
BIG GREEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INCβ€”$27.0M$7.7M1986
PALLOTTINE HEALTH SERVICESHealth Care$24.8M$983K1946
PRESTERA CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTHMental Health$24.1M$48.0M1969
EDWARDS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$22.9M$5.5M2003
PLAYMATES PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTERSHuman Services$21.1M$7.7M1997
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PRICHARD SCHOOLβ€”$18.5M$6.0M1972
CABELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$18.1M$5.7M2009
AUTISM SERVICES CENTER INCVoluntary Health$16.2M$20.7M1980
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KYOWVA AREA INCEmployment$13.7M$12.6M1980
ARTHUR AND JOAN WEISBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$13.6M$6.0M1996
HOSPICE OF HUNTINGTON INCβ€”$11.8M$12.9M1982
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INCEducation$11.7M$7.6M2008
KEITH ALBEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTERINCArts & Culture$10.6M$8.0M2006
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$10.2M$5.6M1984
RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCHuman Services$9.9M$35.3M1991
RECOVERY POINT OF HUNTING INCHousing & Shelter$9.6M$5.7M2008
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$9.0M$1.9M1998
HUNTINGTON FOUNDATION INCβ€”$7.3M$1.4M1937
MARY H AND J CHURCHILL HODGES FOUNDATION IRREVOCABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$6.9M$2.2M2014
ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$6.6M$6.5M2004
PALLOTTINE FOUNDATION OF BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIAPhilanthropy$6.3M$879K2015
OUR JOBS OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE INCCommunity Improvement$6.1M$517K1993
UNITED WAY OF THE RIVER CITIES FOUNDATION INCβ€”$6.0M$3.4M1987
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$6.0M$4.5M1944
CHARLES W CAMMACK CHILDRENS CENTER INCβ€”$5.9M$3.6M1950
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF HUNTINGTON INCHealth Care$5.7M$1.7M1984
FACING HUNGER FOODBANK INCβ€”$5.7M$22.4M1984
HUNTINGTON YMCA FOUNDATION INCβ€”$5.1M$3.1M1970
KANAWHA CO CLASS ACTION SETTLE 2009 TRPhilanthropy$5.0M$1.2M2010
HERITAGE FARM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.5M$1.0M2006
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$4.2M$3.2M1987
WING 2 WING FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.1M$1.6M2021
WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORKMental Health$4.0M$4.4M2019
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INCHuman Services$3.9M$17.3M1967
LOGOS MINISTRIES INCEducation$3.7M$2.9M1995
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HOUSING ASSOCIATIONHousing & Shelter$3.5M$1.7M1972
HOWARD AND ANNE BECKER FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$3.5M$172K2020

Huntington, WV has 415 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.9B. The most common category is Human Services, with 40 organizations. 83 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 89.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1922.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

413

Total Approved

$93.6M

Jobs Supported

2,902

Per 10K Residents

89.4

SBA loans

+0.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

38

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

90 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)98% of all loans

Loans

406

Total Amount

$89.0M

Avg Loan

$219,232

Median Loan

$90,500

SBA Guaranteed

$65.7M(74%)

Jobs Supported

2,619

5042% of all loans

Loans

7

Total Amount

$4.6M

Avg Loan

$653,714

Median Loan

$750,000

7(a) β€” 98%504 β€” 2%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

39

9% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$16.1M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$413,467

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services51 loans
NAICS 72
$20.7M
Retail Trade42 loans
NAICS 44
$8.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance37 loans
NAICS 62
$9.1M
Other Services37 loans
NAICS 81
$9.2M
Professional & Technical Services29 loans
NAICS 54
$6.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Basic Supply Company Inc.12$6.3M
Downer Enterprises Llc1$2.7M
Quality Mobile Imaging Llc3$2.6M
Red Roof Inn Huntington1$2.5M
Days Inn Huntington1$2.4M
Service Pump & Supply Co. Inc1$2.3M
National Wood Products Inc5$2.0M
Rubberlite, Inc.2$1.7M
Strictly Business Computer Sys2$1.7M
Clark Lane Wilson Jr.1$1.6M

Huntington, WV has received 413 SBA loans totaling $93.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 406 loans (98% of the total), supporting 2,619 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 7 loans totaling $4.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Huntington is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 90 loans. That works out to 89.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

122,303

Avg Median Income

-$51,231,955

Avg Home Value

-$51,147,567

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2550412,197$59,577$181,000$88552.2
255071,180$48,379$137,200$7000.7
255306,642$68,048$144,400$81714.9
255352,420$67,941$218,600$1,04515.6
2570121,860$51,671$153,700$86938.9
257027,164$39,225$79,900$84510.9
257034,963$25,457$77,500$8691.0
2570414,413$51,646$119,000$92030.9
2570520,668$60,608$159,900$91711.6
257551,560N/AN/AN/A0.1
456197,273$57,525$146,700$85732.1
4566910,085$65,824$179,000$95335.7
4568011,878$55,348$151,400$69034.6

Huntington, WV has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 122,303. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$51,231,955. The average median home value is -$51,147,567. The average median monthly rent is -$51,281,254.

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