Buckhannon is a city located in Upshur County West Virginia. Buckhannon has a 2024 population of 5,013. Buckhannon is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,180 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckhannon is $58,939 with a poverty rate of 22.23%. The median age in Buckhannon is 35.8 years: 34.9 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckhannon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,560 | 87.68% |
| Black or African American | 373 | 7.17% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,010 | 2.01 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 1,016 | 1.09 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Married | 694 | 2.93 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 230 | 3.12 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 70 | 2.7 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 440 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 10.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,187 | 38.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 573 | 18.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,873 | 2,643 | 727 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 45 | 4 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 26 | 10 |
| Other Race | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,673 | $0 | $122,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,000 | $53,036 | $47,404 |
| High School Graduate | $35,647 | $54,375 | $22,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,472 | $11,725 |
| Overall | $37,485 | $43,523 | $35,302 |
| Some College | $42,375 | $38,594 | $55,664 |
$37,485
Average Earnings
$43,523
Average Male
$35,302
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.16% of Buckhannon residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,705 | 781 | 21.08% |
| Black | 148 | 78 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 32 | 42.11% |
| Multiple | 95 | 18 | 18.95% |
22.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
28.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckhannon is Black, with 52.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckhannon is Multiple, with 18.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.67% |
| High School | 27.86% |
| Some College | 12.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 73.87% |
| Female Employed | 11.4% |
| Male Employed | 4.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,605 | $70,747 |
| Households | $43,621 | $58,939 |
| Married Families | $76,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,354 | $45,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| World War II | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8.91% |
| Black | 5 | 1.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.03%
Born in Buckhannon
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.9%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
98.85% of Buckhannon residents were born in the United States, with 68.03% having been born in West Virginia. 0.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,804 | -42 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 4,846 | -42 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 4,888 | -41 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 4,929 | -42 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 4,971 | -42 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 5,013 | -42 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 5,055 | -52 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 5,107 | -39 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 5,146 | -34 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 5,180 | -252 | -4.64% |
| 2019 | 5,432 | -44 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,476 | -44 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,520 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 5,546 | -41 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 5,587 | -17 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,604 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,606 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 5,593 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 5,579 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 5,593 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,725 | -184 | -3.11% |
| 1990 | 5,909 | -911 | -13.36% |
| 1980 | 6,820 | -441 | -6.07% |
| 1970 | 7,261 | 875 | 13.7% |
| 1960 | 6,386 | 370 | 6.15% |
| 1950 | 6,016 | 1,566 | 35.19% |
| 1940 | 4,450 | 76 | 1.74% |
| 1930 | 4,374 | 589 | 15.56% |
| 1920 | 3,785 | -1,019 | -21.21% |